With 12,334 people, Southern Pines is a city in North Carolina. The median age is 47.0, about 10 years above the US median. About 39% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The average commute runs 17 minutes. Owners hold 57% of the housing stock. 7% of people here were born outside the United States.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)46.4%(792)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)41.1%(701)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.2%(362)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.6%(95)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3%(51)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,706 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Southern Pines, North Carolina?
Southern Pines, North Carolina has about 12,334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southern Pines, North Carolina?
The typical household in Southern Pines, North Carolina earns about $42,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southern Pines, North Carolina expensive?
In Southern Pines, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $226,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.
How educated are people in Southern Pines, North Carolina?
About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southern Pines, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southern Pines, North Carolina?
About 12.4% of people in Southern Pines, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Southern Pines, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Southern Pines, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,205 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.
