Whispering Pines, NC

Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Whispering Pines, North Carolina, in Moore county, is 31 miles NW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The village has a population of 2,090.

The People and Families of Whispering Pines

In Whispering Pines, about 82% of adults are married. Lots of Whispering Pines people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whispering Pines had a median family income of $66,587. People in Whispering Pines generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Whispering Pines than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Whispering Pines, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Whispering Pines. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Whispering Pines gave more campaign money ($2,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Whispering Pines is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Whispering Pines Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Whispering Pines. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Whispering Pines is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Whispering Pines, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Whispering Pines, NC

Comparing Whispering 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
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

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

Whispering Pines Almanac

Whispering Pines Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Whispering Pines Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Whispering 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, Whispering 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

Whispering Pines Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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