Population 21,229 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pinehurst
Household size in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pinehurst is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Pinehurst skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only nine are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Pinehurst, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pinehurst
Renters in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pinehurst is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Pinehurst: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Pinehurst is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,015 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,333 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,337 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,708 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$693 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Pinehurst runs $1,708 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $693 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pinehurst
Bachelor's degrees in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Pinehurst is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pinehurst: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pinehurst
| Period | Pinehurst | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pinehurst runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pinehurst compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | 2.20 | 54.8 | 3.4% | 17.8% | 11.2% | 1995 | $1,708 | 59.7% | 97.2% | 4.5% |
| Taylortown | 2.06 | 43.9 | 16.4% | 32.6% | 16.1% | 1982 | $846 | 17.9% | 88.5% | 9.2% |
| Southern Pines | 2.12 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 43.6% | 14.9% | 1989 | $1,396 | 50.1% | 95.2% | 5.4% |
| West End | 2.75 | 44.0 | 15.4% | 12.9% | 7.7% | 1987 | $975 | 27.7% | 91.7% | 5.3% |
| Aberdeen | 2.32 | 40.7 | 9.7% | 31.3% | 9.2% | 1994 | $1,253 | 31.2% | 92.9% | 3.1% |
| Pinebluff | 2.71 | 39.2 | 7.2% | 19.0% | 6.7% | 1993 | $1,427 | 25.7% | 87.9% | 4.7% |
| Whispering Pines | 2.91 | 35.6 | 4.2% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 2000 | $2,099 | 59.1% | 99.2% | 7.5% |
| Foxfire | 2.55 | 45.4 | 7.0% | 17.3% | 12.9% | 1999 | $1,502 | 34.8% | 96.7% | 5.8% |
| Addor | 2.83 | 36.8 | 14.2% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2009 | $838 | 37.8% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Seven Lakes | 2.17 | 61.4 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 15.2% | 1995 | $855 | 48.2% | 100.0% | 2.5% |
| Silver Spring | 1.92 | 55.5 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 1990 | $1,529 | 22.8% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pinehurst. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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