Southern Pines is a town located in Moore County North Carolina. Southern Pines has a 2024 population of 17,076. Southern Pines is currently growing at a rate of 2.08% annually and its population has increased by 8.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Southern Pines is $113,560 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Southern Pines is 38.6 years: 36.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southern Pines was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,140 | 75.63% |
| Black or African American | 1,878 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,436 | 8.95% |
| Asian | 284 | 1.77% |
| Other race | 284 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,367 | 2.12 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 3,362 | 2.84 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 3,224 | 1.1 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 666 | 3.19 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 115 | 3.36 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 3.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,078 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,778 | 32.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,665 | 22.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,870 | 15.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 1,598 | 13.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,141 | 8,936 | 5,648 |
| Black | 1,283 | 873 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 708 | 581 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 574 | 504 | 204 |
| Asian | 249 | 249 | 140 |
| Other Race | 211 | 191 | 47 |
| Native American | 30 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 61.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,005 | $77,222 | $49,534 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,550 | $113,889 | $84,909 |
| High School Graduate | $32,614 | $38,826 | $30,402 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,301 | $74,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,939 | $68,781 | $35,790 |
| Some College | $23,547 | $41,310 | $21,431 |
$56,939
Average Earnings
$68,781
Average Male
$35,790
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.91% of Southern Pines residents speak only English, while 10.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,571 | 696 | 6.02% |
| Black | 1,765 | 457 | 25.89% |
| Multiple | 1,431 | 246 | 17.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,096 | 174 | 15.88% |
| Asian | 284 | 95 | 33.45% |
| Other | 284 | 60 | 21.13% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.81%
Male Poverty Rate
10.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southern Pines is Asian, with 33.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southern Pines is White, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.89% |
| High School | 22.7% |
| Some College | 10.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.75% |
| Female Employed | 11.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,391 | $153,297 |
| Households | $83,681 | $113,560 |
| Married Families | $127,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,376 | $60,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,518
Number of Veterans
1,334
Male Veterans
184
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 589 |
| First Gulf War | 433 |
| Vietnam | 416 |
| Korea | 133 |
| World War II | 81 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 568 |
| 18 to 34 | 271 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,388 | 15.79% |
| Other Race | 115 | 62.16% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 14.9% |
| Black | 15 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.37%
Born in Southern Pines
95.17%
Native Born
4.83%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
95.17% of Southern Pines residents were born in the United States, with 35.37% having been born in North Carolina. 2.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,820 | 349 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 18,471 | 349 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 18,122 | 348 | 1.96% |
| 2026 | 17,774 | 349 | 2% |
| 2025 | 17,425 | 349 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 17,076 | 348 | 2.08% |
| 2023 | 16,728 | 200 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 16,528 | 438 | 2.72% |
| 2021 | 16,090 | 408 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 15,682 | 987 | 6.72% |
| 2019 | 14,695 | 367 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 14,328 | 270 | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 14,058 | 385 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 13,673 | 248 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 13,425 | 211 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 13,214 | 276 | 2.13% |
| 2013 | 12,938 | 205 | 1.61% |
| 2012 | 12,733 | 154 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 12,579 | 110 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 12,469 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,918 | 1,789 | 19.6% |
| 1990 | 9,129 | 509 | 5.9% |
| 1980 | 8,620 | 2,683 | 45.19% |
| 1970 | 5,937 | 739 | 14.22% |
| 1960 | 5,198 | 926 | 21.68% |
| 1950 | 4,272 | 1,047 | 32.47% |
| 1940 | 3,225 | 701 | 27.77% |
| 1930 | 2,524 | -16,296 | -86.59% |