Village · North Carolina
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst, village, in Moore County, North Carolina. Pinehurst had 18,670 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,581 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,256 (±38). GEOID 3751940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,670
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,581 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,256 ±38
Median household income
$109,802
±$8,940 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$476,600
±$18,021 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,664
±$306 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Pinehurst and what county is it in?
Pinehurst is a village in Moore County, North Carolina. It covers 16.7 square miles of land, 1,051 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pinehurst is in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pinehurst, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,670 people lived in Pinehurst on July 1, 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 17,581 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,256 (±38).
| Measure | Pinehurst | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,256 ±38 | 104,876 | +2,206 |
| Households | 8,480 ±331 | 44,013 | +1,179 |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.08 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,540 ±420 | 50,280 | no clear change |
Pinehurst's population since 2000
From 9,706 in 2000 to 18,670 in 2025: up 92.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pinehurst as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pinehurst?
The median resident of Pinehurst is 60.6 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 41.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pinehurst | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.6 ±2.5 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±2.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 41.0% ±3.3 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6% ±2.4 pts | 75.7% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.3% ±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±1.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±0.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.9% ±2.5 pts | 41.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.0% ±2.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±3.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pinehurst earn?
Half of Pinehurst's 8,480 households earn less than $109,802 a year (±$8,940), against $86,080 in Moore County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $101,017 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pinehurst | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,802 ±$8,940 | $86,080 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $135,155 ±$8,896 | $107,924 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,219 ±$4,467 | $45,505 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±1.9 pts | 90.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pinehurst?
Owners occupy 85.2% of Pinehurst's occupied homes and renters 14.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $476,600 by its owner (±$18,021). The median renter pays $1,664 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pinehurst | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $476,600 ±$18,021 | $351,400 | +$115,884 |
| Median gross rent | $1,664 ±$306 | $1,254 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8% ±11.1 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,987 ±$102 | $1,780 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.2% ±3.4 pts | 76.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.8% ±3.4 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,540 ±420 | 50,280 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±3.1 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.2% ±2.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pinehurst building?
Builders took permits for 93 new housing units in Pinehurst in 2025 (93 in single-family houses), 5.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pinehurst work and get to work?
69.0% of Pinehurst's workers drive alone and 23.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Pinehurst | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.1% ±3.0 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0% ±4.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.2% ±3.4 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±2.5 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pinehurst?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Pinehurst, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $105,061 (Tract 9506.04) to $121,618 (Tract 9507.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506.01Moore County | 3,994 | $109,940 |
| Tract 9507.04Moore County | 2,620 | $109,375 |
| Tract 9507.02Moore County | 3,337 | $121,618 |
| Tract 9506.04Moore County | 3,776 | $105,061 |
| Tract 9506.03Moore County | 4,248 | $61,134 |
| Tract 9507.03Moore County | 2,793 | $120,972 |
| Tract 9508.01Moore County | 6,499 | $58,698 |
| Tract 9508.02Moore County | 4,283 | $84,104 |
| Tract 9511.02Moore County | 5,980 | $66,691 |
| Tract 9512Moore County | 5,220 | $81,885 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pinehurst) · Census block assignment files
How does Pinehurst compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pinehurst is the 2,048th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 59th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Pinehurst ranks 42nd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 59th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 133rd | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 443 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 443 |
| Median home value | 41st | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 40th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 325th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 421 |
| Median age | 18th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73rd | 443 |
| Work from home | 60th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 439 |
Pinehurst's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Pinehurst with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pinehurst?
9 of the 57 figures for Pinehurst on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pinehurst are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pinehurst.