Southern Pines, North Carolina facts for kids
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Southern Pines, North Carolina
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Southern Pines station
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Location of Southern Pines in Moore County, North Carolina (bottom) and of Moore County in North Carolina (top)
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Moore | |
| Named for | Its location on the edge of the Longleaf pine belt | |
| Area | ||
| • Town | 17.76 sq mi (45.99 km2) | |
| • Land | 17.57 sq mi (45.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) | |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Town | 15,545 | |
| • Density | 884.95/sq mi (341.69/km2) | |
| • Urban | 50,319 (US: 506th) | |
| • Urban density | 1,058.1/sq mi (408.5/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
28387-28388
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-63120 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407374 | |
| Website | www.southernpines.net | |
Southern Pines is a town located in Moore County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known for its beautiful pine trees and a friendly community. As of the 2020 United States census, about 15,545 people live there.
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Discovering Southern Pines History
Southern Pines was first created as a place for people from colder northern areas to visit in the winter. Land was bought in 1884 to start the town. It officially became a town on March 7, 1887.
In the past, around 1898, there were rules that limited where African Americans could live or have businesses in the town. Over time, these rules changed.
Many important buildings and areas in Southern Pines are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the James Boyd House, Shaw House, and the Southern Pines Historic District. The Southern Pines Golf Club opened in 1906. It is a popular spot for golf lovers.
Southern Pines Geography
Southern Pines covers an area of about 17.76 square miles (45.99 km2). Most of this area is land, about 17.57 square miles (45.50 km2). A small part, about 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), is water.
Population and People of Southern Pines
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 517 | — | |
| 1910 | 542 | 4.8% | |
| 1920 | 743 | 37.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,524 | 239.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,225 | 27.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,272 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,198 | 21.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,937 | 14.2% | |
| 1980 | 8,620 | 45.2% | |
| 1990 | 9,129 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 10,918 | 19.6% | |
| 2010 | 12,334 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 15,545 | 26.0% | |
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The town's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, there were only 517 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 15,545 people.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, Southern Pines had 15,545 residents. There were 6,321 households and 3,505 families living in the town. Most residents, about 71.57%, identified as White. About 16.78% identified as Black or African American. Other groups included Asian (1.49%), Native American (0.41%), and people of two or more races (4.39%). About 5.26% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, the town had 12,334 people. There were 5,866 households. The average household had about 2.07 people. The population was spread out by age. About 21.9% were 19 years old or younger. About 27.5% were 65 years or older. The median age was 47 years.
Education in Southern Pines
Southern Pines has several schools for students of all ages. These include:
- The O'Neal School
- Pinecrest High School
- St. John Paul II Catholic School
- Episcopal Day School
- Sandhills Classical Christian School
- Academy of Classical Design - Fine Art Atelier
- Calvary Christian School
- Moore Montessori Community School
- Sandhills Community College
- North Moore High School
- Union Pines High School
Media and News
The town has local newspapers, magazines, and radio stations.
- The Pilot (formerly The Southern Pines Pilot) is a local newspaper.
- PineStraw Magazine is a local magazine.
- Moore County News provides local news.
- Radio stations include WEEB (990 AM and 97.3 FM), WIOZ (Star 102.5 FM), and WMGU (Magic 106.9 FM).
Important Infrastructure
Southern Pines has key facilities that help the town run smoothly.
- Camp Mackall is a U.S. Army training facility nearby.
- Moore County Airport serves the area.
- Southern Pines station is an Amtrak train station.
Notable People from Southern Pines
Many interesting people have lived in or are from Southern Pines.
- James Baldwin – a former All-Star baseball pitcher.
- PT Barnum – a famous showman who built a home here.
- Peggy Kirk Bell – a golf instructor and a founder of the LPGA.
- Jeff Capel II – a basketball coach.
- Sarah Dessen – a New York Times bestselling author.
- Charlie Engle – an ultramarathon runner and author.
- James Holshouser Jr. – a former Governor of North Carolina.
- Sandy Koufax – a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher who once owned a home here.
- Carwood Lipton – a World War II hero, featured in Band of Brothers.
- Armelia McQueen – an actress.
- Jeffrey Mims – an artist and founder of the Academy of Classical Design.
- Shannon Moore – a professional wrestler.
- John Frank Stevens – a railroad builder and lead engineer for the Panama Canal.
- Toni Lynn Washington – a blues singer.
Sister City Connection
Southern Pines has one sister city. This is a special partnership with a city in another country.
See also
In Spanish: Southern Pines para niños
