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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Royal Pines

North Carolina · 5,334 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Royal Pines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,426. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $146,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,334
+18%since 1990
from 4,502 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,965 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,659 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+10%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Royal Pines
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,426
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,886
+52%since 1990
from $18,308 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$757
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $576 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.8
+37%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,404)
Black1.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score6.2%(281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,986)
Black3.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian1.1%(57)
Diversity Score12.9%(685)
13
+106%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

Royal Pines, North Carolina has about 5,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Royal Pines, North Carolina earns about $52,426 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

About 39.9% 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 2.5% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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