Demographics & People — Southern Pines, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,052 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 7,367 |
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| Family Households | 4,143 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3581 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,140 |
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| Black or African American | 1,878 |
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| Asian | 284 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,096 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,770 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,272 |
| German | 2,825 |
| English | 2,244 |
| Irish | 1,245 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,225 |
| Italian | 842 |
| American | 756 |
| Scottish | 610 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 461 |
Language
| English Only | 13,253 |
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| Spanish | 829 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,740 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,561 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,713 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Southern Pines, North Carolina.
