Southern Pines, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Southern Pines was 16,596, a 3.22% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Southern Pines's population was 16,078, an increase of 2.54% compared to a population of 15,679 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Southern Pines, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Southern Pines increased by 5,462. In this period, the peak population was 16,596 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 11,134 - -
2001 11,275 141 1.27%
2002 11,435 160 1.42%
2003 11,502 67 0.59%
2004 11,616 114 0.99%
2005 11,823 207 1.78%
2006 12,129 306 2.59%
2007 12,435 306 2.52%
2008 12,750 315 2.53%
2009 12,936 186 1.46%
2010 12,469 -467 -3.61%
2011 12,579 110 0.88%
2012 12,733 154 1.22%
2013 12,938 205 1.61%
2014 13,214 276 2.13%
2015 13,425 211 1.6%
2016 13,673 248 1.85%
2017 14,058 385 2.82%
2018 14,328 270 1.92%
2019 14,695 367 2.56%
2020 15,679 984 6.7%
2021 16,078 399 2.54%
2022 16,596 518 3.22%
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Southern Pines, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Southern Pines's population increased by 1,335 (11.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Southern Pines's population increased by 3,210 (25.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Southern Pines's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Southern Pines's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,596. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Southern Pines's population peaked in year 2022 at 16,596.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Southern Pines's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,134.

Southern Pines, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Southern Pines grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Southern Pines had an average annual population growth rate of 2.23% per year. Overall the population grew 49.06% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Southern Pines's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Southern Pines's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.23% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 917. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Southern Pines's population grew the most with an increase of 984 (6.70%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Southern Pines's population declined the most with a negative growth of 467 (-3.61%).

Things to know

Is Southern Pines, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Southern Pines's population increased by 917 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 399 (2.54%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 518 (3.22%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Southern Pines, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Southern Pines increased by 3,658 (28.27%). The population was highest at 16,596 in the year 2022 and lowest at 12,938 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.69%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Southern Pines, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Southern Pines population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Southern Pines across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Southern Pines was 16,596, a 3.22% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Southern Pines population was 16,078, an increase of 2.54% compared to a population of 15,679 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Southern Pines increased by 5,462. In this period, the peak population was 16,596 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Southern Pines population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Southern Pines is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Southern Pines population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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