Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Laurinburg, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,087

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

47.6%7,179

White

34.2%5,160

American Indian/Alaska Native

7.1%1,074

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%689

Two or More

4%599

Asian

1.7%251

Other

0.9%135

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%411

High School Diploma

31.7%3,107

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%475

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%1,451

Associate's Degree

8.6%838

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%1,193

Master's Degree

6.1%599

Professional Degree

0.8%81

Doctorate

1%93

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

20.1%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,200

Median Renti

$774

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.6%2,658

Renter-Occupied

53.4%3,040

Total Units

6,476

Homeownership

46.6%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%221

$50K–$100K

23.2%616

$100K–$150K

24.4%648

$150K–$200K

16.5%438

$200K–$300K

19.2%511

$300K–$500K

6.5%172

$500K–$1M

1.5%41

$1M+

0.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

648

$500–$750

644

$750–$1,000

858

$1,000–$1,250

395

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%30

2010–2019

4.1%263

2000–2009

5.9%384

1990–1999

12.4%802

1980–1989

15.6%1,013

1970–1979

21.8%1,410

1960–1969

16.4%1,064

1950–1959

10.2%660

1940–1949

6.9%448

1939 or earlier

6.2%402

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.9%4,268

Utility Gas

17.1%977

Bottled/LP Gas

6%342

No Fuel

0.8%46

Wood

0.6%35

Solar

0.2%13

Fuel Oil

0.2%10

Other

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,170

Mean Household Incomei

$71,047

Per Capita Incomei

$30,789

Poverty Ratei

29.3%

Unemploymenti

11%

Labor Forcei

6,072

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%607

$10K–$15K

9.4%536

$15K–$20K

7.7%440

$20K–$25K

7.6%433

$25K–$30K

3.6%204

$30K–$35K

5.1%291

$35K–$40K

4.3%246

$40K–$45K

4.2%242

$45K–$50K

3%172

$50K–$60K

7.6%432

$60K–$75K

8.8%501

$75K–$100K

12.6%719

$100K–$125K

5.8%329

$125K–$150K

2.6%147

$150K–$200K

2.3%132

$200K+

4.7%267

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,436

Residentsi

2,778

Avg. Tenant Renti

$325/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,270 homes87% occupied$322/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8166 homes86% occupied$344/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,170/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

75.5%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

20.7%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

2.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

85.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.5% of subsidized households are minority

15.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6214.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

133

Mexico

Philippines

India

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,250

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,381

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

676(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured