Southern PinesNorth Carolina
Southern Pines is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 15,545 as of the 2020 census, up from 12,334 in 2010..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Southern Pines
Southern Pines is a close-knit town in central North Carolina, home to 16,987 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Southern Pines holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 18.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 925 residents per square mile.
What Makes Southern Pines Unique
- The only place in America named Southern Pines — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 16,987.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Southern Pines
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Creation Museum · Museum
- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve-Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Southern Pines
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Southern Pines
- McDeeds Creek Elementary
- Moore Montessori Community School
- Pinecrest High
- Southern Pines Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.