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Whispering Pines

North Carolina · 2,928 residents · 3.792 sq mi
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Whispering Pines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,927. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $249,100. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% 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
2,928
+40%since 2000
from 2,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
−17%since 2000
from 63.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8462K3K4K6K1990201020202024Whispering Pines
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,927
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,035 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,082
−6%since 2000
from $33,086 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$249,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,029)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,737)
Black1.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(86)
Asian1%(29)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score13.2%(388)
Diversity Score
13
+128%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whispering Pines, North Carolina?

Whispering Pines, North Carolina has about 2,928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whispering Pines, North Carolina earns about $61,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whispering Pines, North Carolina expensive?

In Whispering Pines, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $249,100, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in Whispering Pines, North Carolina?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Whispering Pines, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.1% of people in Whispering Pines, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whispering Pines, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Whispering Pines, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,685 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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