Pineville, NC Demographics

A map of Pineville's Population by Race

Pineville, North Carolina has an estimated population of 11,055, an increase from the 10,602 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 27.6% Hispanic, 16.5% Black, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pineville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pineville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pineville, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pineville is ranked the 90th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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). Pineville was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pineville's White Population

4,660 residents of Pineville, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pineville is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Pineville ranks 612th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Pineville's population has decreased from 45.8% to 42.2%.

Pineville is less White than neighboring Fort Mill (70.7% White), Baxter Village (90% White), Riverview (76.9% White), Tega Cay (67.1% White), and Marvin (64.8% White).

Pineville's Black Population

1,828 residents of Pineville, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pineville is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Pineville ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of Pineville's population has decreased from 22.9% to 16.5%.

Pineville is more Black than neighboring Fort Mill (12.8% Black), Baxter Village (0% Black), Riverview (11.2% Black), Tega Cay (4.1% Black), and Marvin (7.2% Black).

Pineville's Asian Population

494 residents of Pineville, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pineville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Pineville ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Pineville's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.5%.

Pineville is more Asian than neighboring Baxter Village (1.8% Asian), and Riverview (2.4% Asian). Pineville is less Asian than neighboring Fort Mill (5.5% Asian), Tega Cay (10.3% Asian), and Marvin (19.1% Asian).

Pineville's Hispanic Population

3,046 residents of Pineville, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pineville is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pineville ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pineville's population has increased from 21.2% to 27.6%.

Pineville is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Mill (5.6% Hispanic), Baxter Village (3.9% Hispanic), Riverview (8% Hispanic), Tega Cay (14.9% Hispanic), and Marvin (5% Hispanic).

Pineville's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Pineville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pineville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Pineville ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pineville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Pineville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Mill (0.7% Native American/Other), Baxter Village (0.8% Native American/Other), Riverview (0.6% Native American/Other), Tega Cay (0% Native American/Other), and Marvin (0.2% Native American/Other).

Pineville's Multiracial Population

896 residents of Pineville, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pineville is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pineville ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pineville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 137.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pineville's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.1%.

Pineville is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Mill (4.7% Multiracial), Baxter Village (3.6% Multiracial), Riverview (1% Multiracial), Tega Cay (3.6% Multiracial), and Marvin (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.