Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina, in Moore county, is 30 miles W of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 59 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 10,918.

The People and Families of Southern Pines

In Southern Pines, about 49% of adults are married. Southern Pines offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Southern Pines if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southern Pines had a median family income of $50,128. People in Southern Pines generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Southern Pines gave more campaign money ($7,240) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Southern Pines Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Southern Pines. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Southern Pines is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Southern Pines, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Southern Pines, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Southern Pines Almanac

Southern Pines Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Southern Pines Public Libraries

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Southern Pines Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Southern Pines residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Southern Pines, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Southern Pines High Schools (2004)

PINECREST HIGH
100 PINECREST SCHOOL RD
910-692-6554
Serves 1,841 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Southern Pines Colleges

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