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Pineville

North Carolina · 10,602 residents · 6.641 sq mi
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Pineville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,873. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,153 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,602
+207%since 2000
from 3,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
+207%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+13%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K7K9K12K1990201020202024Pineville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,873
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,102
+37%since 2000
from $21,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+62%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,550)
Black10%(344)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(385)
Asian3.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(1,770)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(4,855)
Black22.9%(2,425)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(2,248)
Asian5.6%(596)
Other5%(535)
Diversity Score86.3%(9,153)
Diversity Score
86
+68%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pineville, North Carolina?

Pineville, North Carolina has about 10,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pineville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pineville, North Carolina earns about $53,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pineville, North Carolina expensive?

In Pineville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Pineville, North Carolina?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pineville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pineville, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of people in Pineville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pineville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pineville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,701 residents, a change of about 265 percent over that period.

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