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Pinehurst, North Carolina

Village · Population 18,502 · #58 in North Carolina
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, officially The Village of Pinehurst, is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,581, up from 13,124 in 2010.

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About Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a close-knit town in central North Carolina counting 18,502 people who proudly call it home.

Pinehurst holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 16.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,107 residents per square mile.

📰 Pinehurst News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pinehurst Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Pinehurst — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,502.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pinehurst

  • Track Restaurant
  • Agora (café)
  • Elliotts On Linden
  • Lisi Market — italian
  • Neko Thai & Sushi — asian
  • The Roast Office (café)
  • The Villager Deli Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Pinehurst

  • Pinehurst Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)18,502
Rank in state#58 of 549
Land area16.72 sq mi
Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates35.1911, -79.4698

🗺️ Map of Pinehurst