1884Civil Rights
== History ==
Founded as a winter health resort for Northerners, land for the establishment of a town was purchased in 1884 and the town was incorporated on March 7, 1887.
1898History
As of 1898, it was a sundown town where African Americans were not allowed to reside or conduct business.
1906Government
The Southern Pines Golf Club, one of Donald Ross' earliest courses, was founded in 1906.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, 12,334 people, 5,866 households, and 3,304 families lived in the town.
2011History
The median income in 2011 in the town for a household was $41,297 and for a family was $60,683.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, 15,545 people, 6,321 households, and 3,505 families resided in the town.