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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Royal Pines

North Carolina · 4,502 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Royal Pines is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,908. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 832 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $87,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,502
−16%vs 2000
vs 5,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,659 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Royal Pines
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,908
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,426 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,308
−34%vs 2000
vs $27,886 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$87,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$576
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $757 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
2.0
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,404)
Black1.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score6.2%(281)
6
−51%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

Royal Pines, North Carolina has about 4,502 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Royal Pines, North Carolina earns about $42,908 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

About 37.0% 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 2.9% of people in Royal Pines, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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