Demographics & People — Whispering Pines, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,081 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,761 |
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| Family Households | 1,429 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2241 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,585 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 38 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 600 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,352 |
| Irish | 1,237 |
| Other groups | 932 |
| English | 719 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 583 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 581 |
| Italian | 371 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 293 |
| Welsh | 253 |
| Slovak | 230 |
Language
| English Only | 4,666 |
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| Spanish | 142 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,808 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 533 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,866 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.3% |
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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 Whispering Pines, North Carolina.
