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Royal Pines

North Carolina · 4,272 residents · 2.714 sq mi
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Royal Pines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,473. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,062 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $223,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,272
−20%since 2000
from 5,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Royal Pines
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,473
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,152
+19%since 2000
from $27,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,882)
Black4.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian1.2%(50)
Other2.3%(97)
Diversity Score22.4%(955)
Diversity Score
22
+74%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

Royal Pines, North Carolina has about 4,272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Pines, North Carolina earns about $66,473 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 $223,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Pines, North Carolina?

About 45.8% 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 5.0% 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 230 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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