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Louisburg

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.118

Louisburg is a town located in Franklin County, North Carolina. Louisburg has a 2026 population of 3,570. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Louisburg is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 14.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,129 in 2020.

The median household income in Louisburg is $38,036 with a poverty rate of 34.14%. The median age in Louisburg is 37.4 years: 31.5 years for males, and 44.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.8 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,145
Density (mi²)
74 2.12%
Growth

Louisburg Population

Louisburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,570742.12%
20253,496732.13%
20243,423832.49%
20233,340822.52%
20223,258922.91%
20213,166491.57%
20203,129-477-13.23%
20193,606722.04%
20183,534451.29%
20173,489220.63%
20163,467-53-1.51%
20153,520351%
20143,485-20-0.57%
20133,505340.98%
20123,471310.9%
20113,440120.35%
20103,428692.05%
20003,111742.44%
19903,037-201-6.21%
19803,23829710.1%
19702,941792.76%
19602,86231712.46%
19502,54500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 31.5 years

Louisburg Adults

There are 2,601 adults, (848 of whom are seniors) in Louisburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,785 (54.7%)
Male: 1,478 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Louisburg includes 46.25% Black or African American, 41.89% White, 6.47% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,50946.25%
White1,36741.89%
Other race2116.47%
Two or more races912.79%
Asian792.42%
Native American60.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2116.47%
Two or more races581.78%
White60.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,50946.25%
White1,36141.71%
Asian792.42%
Two or more races331.01%
Native American60.18%

Louisburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Louisburg 's average per capita income is $35,417. Household income levels show a median of $38,036. The poverty rate stands at 34.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,250-
Families$51,452$64,167
Households$38,036$55,390
Non Families$21,729$38,709

$35,417

Average Income

$38,036

Median Household Income

34.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)