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Royal Pines

North Carolina · 4,325 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Royal Pines is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,885. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,009 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,325
−19%since 2000
from 5,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Royal Pines
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,885
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,426 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,929
+104%since 2000
from $27,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+3%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,986)
Black3.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(685)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,923)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(136)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other4.8%(209)
Diversity Score21.7%(940)
Diversity Score
22
+69%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

Royal Pines, North Carolina has about 4,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

The typical household in Royal Pines, North Carolina earns about $107,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Pines, North Carolina expensive?

In Royal Pines, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $400,200, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Pines, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Royal Pines, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Pines, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Pines, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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