Laurinburg, NC Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 34,353 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Laurinburg, NC Micro Area

What is the median household income in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area?: The median household income in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area is $43,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area is 23.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area?: $109,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area is $766 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Laurinburg, NC Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 14.8% of adults in Laurinburg, NC Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

34,353

Median Income

$43,500

Median Home Value

$109,900

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

10.1%

Median Age

38.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,262 (+16.8%) Home Value: +$24,400 (+28.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.8 pp (-3.3%) Bachelor's+: -0.7 pp (-4.5%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-14.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 34,353

Median Age 38.0

Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 3.7% White (non-Hisp.) 40.6% Black 37.8% Asian 1.0% Two or More 6.8% Other 2.0%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.7%

Indian

0.2%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.1%

Puerto Rican

0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,500 ±$2,777

Per Capita Income $68,807

Median Family Income $52,060

Poverty Rate 23.2%

Child Poverty Rate 36.9%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 30.8%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 27.8%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

9.1%

$10–15k

8.1%

$15–25k

14.7%

$25–35k

9.9%

$35–50k

13.8%

$50–75k

17.1%

$75–100k

10.9%

$100–150k

9.0%

$150–200k

3.5%

$200k+

3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,421

Owner-Occupied 58.9%

Renter-Occupied 41.1%

Vacancy Rate 14.2%

Median Home Value $109,900

Median Gross Rent $766

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.3%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.4%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

19.1%

$50–100k

25.2%

$100–200k

23.3%

$200–300k

13.8%

$300–500k

5.3%

$500k–$1M

1.4%

$1M+

1.0%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

17.7%

$500–1k

62.6%

$1–1.5k

14.7%

$1.5–2k

2.0%

$2–2.5k

1.2%

$2.5–3.5k

0.3%

$3.5k+

1.5%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

11.3%

1 vehicle

36.2%

2 vehicles

30.3%

22.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

56.8%

Single-fam. att.

1.0%

2–4 units

3.5%

5–19 units

4.6%

20+ units

1.6%

Mobile home

27.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

5.5%

1940–1969

5.0%

1970–1999

17.6%

2000–2009

9.5%

2010+

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.4%

Bachelor's or Higher 14.8%

Graduate Degree 5.5%

Some College / Associate 20.8%

Less Than High School 3.6%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.4%

Unemployment Rate 10.1%

Work from Home 4.4%

Self-Employed 6.3%

Government Workers 13.0%

Private For-Profit 80.6%

Industry

Edu/Health

21.9%

Manufacturing

20.5%

Arts/Entmt.

11.8%

Retail

11.0%

Transportation

7.3%

Prof. Services

5.9%

Construction

5.5%

Public Admin

3.8%

Agriculture

3.0%

Finance

2.3%

Wholesale

1.5%

Information

0.7%

Occupation

Production

27.4%

Management

25.1%

Food Prep

20.4%

Sales

18.2%

Construction

8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min

Drove Alone 81.4%

Carpool 11.7%

Public Transit 0.1%

Work from Home 4.4%

Walked 1.1%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 12,376

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 36.3%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 10.6%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

13.4%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

12.0%

55–64

6.6%

65–74

6.1%

75–84

10.8%

85+

5.3%

Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.8%

Naturalized Citizen 49.1%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

47.4%

Asia

34.7%

Europe

13.0%

Africa

2.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%

With a Disability 17.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 88.2%

Uninsured 11.8%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.5%

Has a Computer 90.4%

Same House 1 Year Ago 89.3%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023