Southern Pines, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Southern Pines

Neighborhood

Moore, NC

Yadkin Trail / Knollwood

Summerfield at Arrowston / Newbury Ridge

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Southern Pines

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.9%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,424

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.8%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.0%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.1%
Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.2%
High School / GED: 16.3%
Some College or Associate's: 25.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.7%
Single Parents: 5.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.5%
Living Alone: 41.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 10.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.5%
Puerto Rican: 28.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 29.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 64.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 68.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 11.1%
Caribbean: 1.0%
Other Black: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 33.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 59.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.9%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 1.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 2.3%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources