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Pinetops, NC


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Pinetops, North Carolina

Pinetops, North Carolina, in Edgecombe county, is 13 miles SE of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 56 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is located in the Rocky Mount metropolitan area. Pinetops has a population of 1,419.

The People and Families of Pinetops

In Pinetops, about 46% of adults are married. Looking at Pinetops, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pinetops had a median family income of $36,544.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Pinetops Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Pinetops. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Pinetops, 95% of commuters drive to work. Pinetops is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Pinetops strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pinetops Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Pinetops Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Pinetops Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pinetops, NC

Comparing Pinetops to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity96
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime13
Low Property Crime13
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