Southern Pines, NC Demographics

A map of Southern Pines's Population by Race

Southern Pines, North Carolina had a population of 15,545 in 2020. It was 71.6% White, 16.8% Black, 1.5% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Southern Pines, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is the 66th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Southern Pines's White Population

11,126 residents of Southern Pines identify as White, or 71.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Southern Pines slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #382 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (63% White), Taylortown (33% White), and Ashley Heights (53.5% White). Southern Pines is less White than neighboring Pinehurst (86.4% White), and Whispering Pines (85.7% White).

Southern Pines's Black Population

2,609 residents of Southern Pines identify as Black, or 16.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Southern Pines roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #307 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more Black than neighboring Pinehurst (3.2% Black), Whispering Pines (1.4% Black), and Ashley Heights (15.6% Black). Southern Pines is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen (20.7% Black), and Taylortown (57.7% Black).

Southern Pines's Asian Population

232 residents of Southern Pines identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Southern Pines roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #158 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more Asian than neighboring Whispering Pines (1.3% Asian), Taylortown (1.1% Asian), and Ashley Heights (0.3% Asian). Southern Pines is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen (1.9% Asian), and Pinehurst (2.2% Asian).

Southern Pines's Hispanic Population

818 residents of Southern Pines identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Southern Pines slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #427 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (3.9% Hispanic), and Taylortown (3.5% Hispanic). Southern Pines is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (7.1% Hispanic), Whispering Pines (5.5% Hispanic), and Ashley Heights (8% Hispanic).

Southern Pines's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Southern Pines identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Southern Pines roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylortown (0.5% Native American/Other). Southern Pines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (1.6% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Whispering Pines (1% Native American/Other), and Ashley Heights (14.6% Native American/Other).

Southern Pines's Multiracial Population

647 residents of Southern Pines identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Southern Pines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Southern Pines is ranked #259 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Southern Pines is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (3.5% Multiracial). Southern Pines is less Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (5.8% Multiracial), Whispering Pines (5.1% Multiracial), Taylortown (4.3% Multiracial), and Ashley Heights (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.