How long is the commute from Southern Pines, NC?
Workers who live in Southern Pines, NC take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Southern Pines get to work
| Means of transportation | Southern Pines | Moore County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±5.3 points) | 77.0% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 6.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.3% (±3.5 points) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±3.6 points) | 12.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Southern Pines, the average commute is lower than in Moore County (26.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southern Pines, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Moore County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Moore County, Southern Pines ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 426 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southern Pines
| Vehicles available | Southern Pines | Moore County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±2.3 points) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±4.5 points) | 29.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±4.1 points) | 40.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±2.7 points) | 26.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Southern Pines, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Moore County (4.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Southern Pines
| Southern Pines | Moore County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±3.6 points) | 12.2% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±2.5 points) | 90.9% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southern Pines, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Moore County (90.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southern Pines
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pines | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Pinehurst | 3.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Whispering Pines | 4.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Aberdeen | 4.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Taylortown | 5.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Pinebluff | 7.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vass | 7.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 8.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Foxfire | 9.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylortown, NC (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whispering Pines, NC (29.1 minutes), Aberdeen, NC (27.2 minutes), Foxfire, NC (29.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Moore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aberdeen | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Carthage | 26.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Vass | 26.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Cameron | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Pinebluff | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Pinehurst | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Southern Pines | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Taylortown | 16.9 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Moore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Southern Pines
How long is the average commute in Southern Pines?
Workers who live in Southern Pines, NC take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southern Pines without a car?
7.8% of households in Southern Pines have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southern Pines?
14.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Southern Pines worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Pines town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Pines town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Pines town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Southern Pines town, North Carolina (place:63120, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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