Pinehurst is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,706 at the 2000 census. It is the location of the Pinehurst Resort, venue of the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Golf Championships, and former home of the World Golf Hall of Fame (now located in St. Augustine, Florida). Moore County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Photo of the Carolina Hotel, the largest and primary hotel on the Pinehurst Resort grounds. ... Michael Campbell holding U.S. Open Trophy The United States Open Championship is the annual mens open golf tournament of the United States. ... // The World Golf Hall of Fame is located in St. ... Five flags have flown over the city since 1565. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

Geography

Pinehurst is located at 35°11′46″N, 79°27′51″W (35.196053, -79.464109)^GR1. Image File history File links NCMap-doton-Pinehurst. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 38.6 km² (14.9 mi²). 37.1 km² (14.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (3.89%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,706 people, 4,510 households, and 3,310 families residing in the village. The population density was 261.3/km² (676.9/mi²). There were 5,668 housing units at an average density of 152.6/km² (395.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.31% White, 3.27% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 4,510 households out of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.38. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 11.7% under the age of 18, 2.1% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 42.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $58,950, and the median income for a family was $67,353. Males had a median income of $51,958 versus $32,181 for females. The per capita income for the village was $41,992. About 1.3% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Relationship between village and resort

In 1999, National Public Radio reported that many local business owners in Pinehurst were upset because the Pinehurst Resort was using threats of trademark infringement lawsuits to prevent everyone else from using the term "Pinehurst" in the names of their businesses.[1] Offical NPR logo National Public Radio (NPR) is an independent, private, non-profit membership organization of public radio stations in the United States. ...

Colleges, Schools and Universities

• Sandhills Community College
• Pinehurst Elementary School
• The O'Neal School

Sandhills Community College is a community college located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. ...

Transportation

Moore County Airport: Delta Connection daily flights 6 days a week (excluding Tuesdays) Moore County Airport (IATA: SOP, ICAO: KSOP) is a public airport located 3 miles north of Southern Pines and 5 miles northeast of Pinehurst, in Moore County, North Carolina, USA. It is mainly used for general aviation, but commercial air service is currently offered by Delta Air Lines. ... Delta Connection is the name under which seven regional airlines operate short and medium haul routes for mainline carrier, Delta Air Lines. ...

Points of interest

• Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (27 acres) are gardens and natural areas located on the campus of Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, North Carolina. ...

Pinehurst Notables

• Vince McMahon, Professional wrestling promoter and owner and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment.
• Bill Beutel
• Annie Oakley

Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 25, 1945) is an American wrestling promoter, occasional professional wrestler, on-screen personality, former play-by-play announcer, and film producer. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A promoter is a DNA sequence that contains the information, in the form of DNA sequences, that permits the proper activation or repression of the gene which it controls, i. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... Bill Beutel, born William Charles Beutel, Jr. ... Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) b. ...

External links

• Official website of Pinehurst, NC
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 35.196053° -79.464109°
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• [2] Official Pinecrest High School Website