State
Land Area
12.5 sq mi
Density
1,183.2/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.71%
Growth Since 2010
-7.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
34,086
Laurinburg is a city located in North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 14,821, it is the 66th largest city in North Carolina and the 2321st largest city in the United States. Laurinburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -7.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,962 in 2010. Laurinburg reached it's highest population of 15,904 in 2010. Spanning over 13 miles, Laurinburg has a population density of 1,183 people per square mile.
The average household income in Laurinburg is $44,094 with a poverty rate of 33.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $674 per month, and the median house value is $102,400. The median age in Laurinburg is 37.1 years, 35.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurinburg was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,086 | -362 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 34,448 | -362 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 34,810 | -362 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 35,172 | -159 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 35,331 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 35,330 | -335 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 35,665 | -250 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 35,915 | -175 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 36,090 | -182 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 36,272 | 209 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 36,063 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,467 | 48.95% |
| White | 6,012 | 39.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,082 | 7.09% |
| Some Other Race | 270 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 216 | 1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 206 | 1.35% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,925 | 2.43 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 2,211 | 1.16 | 36.4 |
| Married | 1,934 | 3.09 | 74.6 |
| Female | 1,512 | 3.34 | 24.8 |
| Male | 268 | 3.07 | 35.8 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 639 | 6.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,064 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 3,083 | 31.84% |
| Some College | 2,098 | 21.67% |
| Associates Degree | 849 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,167 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 782 | 8.08% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,358 | 3,494 | 507 |
| White | 4,277 | 3,766 | 1,258 |
| Native American | 566 | 372 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 154 | 30 |
| Other Race | 147 | 104 | 30 |
| Multiple Races | 140 | 112 | 44 |
| Asian | 119 | 81 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.61%.
$29,757
Average Earnings
$36,464
Average Male
$23,942
Average Female
95.63% of Laurinburg residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,106 | 3,561 | 50.11% |
| White | 5,454 | 868 | 15.91% |
| Native | 1,032 | 320 | 31.01% |
| Hispanic | 399 | 81 | 20.30% |
| Other | 263 | 74 | 28.14% |
| Multiple | 194 | 59 | 30.41% |
33.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.77%
Male Poverty Rate
36.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurinburg is Black, with 50.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurinburg is White, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.20%.
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 562 | 11.48% |
| Black | 395 | 7.68% |
| 2 or More | 12 | 7.74% |
| Indian | 10 | 1.35% |
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
51%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
96.94% of Laurinburg residents were born in the United States, with 70.82% having been born in North Carolina. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,821 | -106 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 14,927 | -106 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 15,033 | -177 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 15,210 | -106 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 15,316 | 71 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 15,245 | -167 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 15,412 | -197 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 15,609 | -27 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 15,636 | -163 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 15,799 | -105 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 15,904 | 30 | 0.02% |
| 2000 | 15,874 | 4,231 | 3.15% |
| 1990 | 11,643 | 163 | 0.14% |
| 1980 | 11,480 | 2,621 | 2.63% |
| 1970 | 8,859 | 617 | 0.72% |
| 1960 | 8,242 | 1,108 | 1.45% |
| 1950 | 7,134 | 1,449 | 2.30% |
| 1940 | 5,685 | 2,373 | 5.55% |
| 1930 | 3,312 | 669 | 2.28% |
| 1920 | 2,643 | 0.00% |