Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC local economy
63rd
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC ranks in the 63rd percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 1,621 in January 2025, up 7.8% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 85 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 43,045 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 1,621 in January 2025, up 7.8% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 85 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC rank among United States metros?
- Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC ranks in the 63rd percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
- New business applications or registrations in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC was 1,621 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC was 85 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC was 43,045 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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