Southern Pines, NC Demographics

A map of Southern Pines's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,058	11,126	73.4%	71.6%
Black	1,766	2,609	10.8%	16.8%
Multiracial	1,178	647	7.2%	4.2%
Hispanic	1,156	818	7.0%	5.3%
Asian	237	232	1.4%	1.5%
Native American/Other	25	113	0.2%	0.7%

Southern Pines, North Carolina has an estimated population of 16,420, an increase from the 15,545 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 10.8% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southern Pines, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southern Pines has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Southern Pines, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southern Pines is ranked the 65th 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). Southern Pines was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southern Pines's White Population

12,058 residents of Southern Pines, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southern Pines is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Southern Pines ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Southern Pines's population has increased from 71.6% to 73.4%.

Southern Pines is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (64.2% White), Taylortown (27.2% White), and Ashley Heights (54.3% White). Southern Pines is less White than neighboring Pinehurst (85.6% White), and Whispering Pines (83.8% White).

Southern Pines's Black Population

1,766 residents of Southern Pines, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southern Pines is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Southern Pines ranks 310th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of Southern Pines's population has decreased from 16.8% to 10.8%.

Southern Pines is more Black than neighboring Pinehurst (1.1% Black), and Whispering Pines (2.2% Black). Southern Pines is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen (20.7% Black), Taylortown (62% Black), and Ashley Heights (19.9% Black).

Southern Pines's Asian Population

237 residents of Southern Pines, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southern Pines is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Southern Pines ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Southern Pines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Southern Pines is more Asian than neighboring Whispering Pines (1% Asian), Taylortown (0% Asian), and Ashley Heights (0% Asian). Southern Pines is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen (3.2% Asian), and Pinehurst (1.8% Asian).

Southern Pines's Hispanic Population

1,156 residents of Southern Pines, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southern Pines is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Southern Pines ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Southern Pines's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%.

Southern Pines is more Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (5.1% Hispanic), Pinehurst (4.3% Hispanic), Taylortown (3.1% Hispanic), and Ashley Heights (0% Hispanic). Southern Pines is less Hispanic than neighboring Whispering Pines (11.3% Hispanic).

Southern Pines's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Southern Pines, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southern Pines is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Southern Pines ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southern Pines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Southern Pines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whispering Pines (0% Native American/Other), and Taylortown (0% Native American/Other). Southern Pines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (2% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (1.9% Native American/Other), and Ashley Heights (23.8% Native American/Other).

Southern Pines's Multiracial Population

1,178 residents of Southern Pines, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southern Pines is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Southern Pines ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Pines's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Southern Pines's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.2%.

Southern Pines is more Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (4.8% Multiracial), Pinehurst (5.3% Multiracial), Whispering Pines (1.7% Multiracial), and Ashley Heights (2.1% Multiracial). Southern Pines is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylortown (7.6% 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.