Demographics & People — Royal Pines, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,528 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,900 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 1,854 |
| Family Households | 1,175 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0683 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,209 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 1,897 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 982 |
| Other groups | 612 |
| German | 509 |
| Irish | 266 |
| Scottish | 261 |
| Scotch-Irish | 211 |
| Norwegian | 206 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| Italian | 91 |
Language
| English Only | 4,027 |
| Spanish | 71 |
| Population 5+ | 4,166 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 257 |
| Population 18+ | 3,632 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Royal Pines, North Carolina.