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Piney Green, NC

Piney Green is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 11,658 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.5 square miles (35 km²), of which 13.4 square miles (35 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (0.37%) is water.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,386 people, 4,742 households, and 3,430 families residing in the CDP.

At the 2000 census, there were 148,658 people, 4,202 households, and 3,193 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 868.7 inhabitants per square mile (335.4/km²). There were 4,671 housing units at an average density of 348.1 per square mile (134.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.74% White, 24.56% African American, 0.75% Native American, 2.58% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 3.12% from other races, and 4.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.61% of the population.

There were 5,126 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,636, and the median income for a family was $40,117. Males had a median income of $27,994 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,353. About 7.3% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Piney Green places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with access to healthcare services facilitated by the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Iron Forged Fitness and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Piney Green, such as the Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rail-to-Trails and River to the Sea Bikeway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Piney Green, NC are Cracked It Escape Games, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and Coastal Plains Raceway.

Population: 14,386 (2020). ZIP Codes: 28544. Area codes: XXX. Elevation: 3 ft (0.9 m). Area: 13.72 sq mi (35.54 km²).

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Is Piney Green, NC a good place to live?

Living in Piney Green offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Piney Green and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Piney Green are above average.

What are the demographics in Piney Green, NC?

Piney Green, NC is home to a population of 14.8k people, of which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.33% of Piney Green, NC residents were born outside of the country (640 people). In 2022, there were 2.73 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.08k people) in Piney Green, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Piney Green, NC?

In 2022, the median household income of Piney Green households was $65,336. Piney Green households made slightly more than Swannanoa households ($64,815) and Seagrove households ($65,000). However, 8.4% of Piney Green families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Onslow County

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department 

Iron Forged Fitness 

Planet Fitness

Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rail-to-Trails 

River to the Sea Bikeway

Cracked It Escape Games 

Lejeune Memorial Gardens

Coastal Plains Raceway

Niche

DataUSA

North Carolina Demographics

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