Southern Pines, NC population by race
The table below shows Southern Pines's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,850 | 75.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,087 | 13.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 466 | 2.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.25% |
| Some other race | 477 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 749 | 4.77% |
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Southern Pines population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Southern Pines has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Southern Pines's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Southern Pines population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.47% are white, 13.29% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.97% are Asian, 0.25% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.04% are some other race and 4.77% are multiracial.
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Southern Pines, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Southern Pines is White with a population of 11,850 (75.47% of the total population).
Southern Pines 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Southern Pines is White with a population of 11,850 (75.47% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 749 (4.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Southern Pines, NC
By ethnicity, 1,225 (7.80% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,476 (92.20% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Southern Pines, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,497 (79.42% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Southern Pines, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Southern Pines's Non-Hispanic population.
Southern Pines Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,497 | 79.42% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,087 | 14.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 33 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone | 466 | 3.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 39 | 0.27% |
| Some other race alone | 21 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 333 | 2.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Southern Pines, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 461 (37.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Southern Pines, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Southern Pines's Hispanic population.
Southern Pines Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 308 | 25.14% |
| Puerto Rican | 461 | 37.63% |
| Cuban | 54 | 4.41% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 402 | 32.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Southern Pines, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.80% of Southern Pines population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Southern Pines, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 461 (37.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Southern Pines, NC have?
Southern Pines, NC has 2,087 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.29% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Southern Pines is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Southern Pines, NC?
With 92.20% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Southern Pines.
That being said, with a 13.29% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Southern Pines.
What is the majority race in Southern Pines, NC?
With a population of 11,850 (75.47% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Southern Pines.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Southern Pines, with 13.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
