Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg: city in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
About
Laurinburg is a city located in the county of Scotland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,962 and a population density of 486 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,896 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Laurinburg
| Population | 14,896 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Scotland County |
| Postal code | 28352–28353 |
| Phone Area Codes | 910 |
| Area | 32.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7741,-79.4628 |
| Altitude | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Capital city | Laurinburg is capital of Scotland County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:16:53 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 454 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Laurinburg is located at 34°46'27"N 79°27'46"W (34.7740500, -79.4628200).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Laurinburg decreased by 7.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,962 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,797 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,633 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,599 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,401 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,230 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,294 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,196 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,991 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,002 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,896 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,594 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,737 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,893 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,707 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.6% |
| White only, percent : | 90.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 223 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $681,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,565 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,787 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,627 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.92 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,669 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 201,046 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,925 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $165,052 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $86,909 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 399 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 946 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 597.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.91 |
Best Things to Do in Laurinburg
1John Blue House and Heritage Center
13040 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, United States View details
Phone: +19105185240 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Laurinburg
1Laurinburg City Clerk
Laurinburg, NC 28352 View details
Phone: +19102768324 | Website available
2Laurinburg Planning & Zoning
305 W Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 View details
Phone: +19102768257 | Website available
3East Laurinburg City Hall
11 3rd St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 View details
Phone: +19102762746
4City of Laurinburg Personnel
303 W Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 View details
Phone: +19102773638 | Website available
5Laurinburg Consumer Billing
303 W Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 View details
Phone: +19102761521 | Website available
People born in Laurinburg (31)
People born in Laurinburg, including musician Woody Shaw, Union Army general, politician Joseph Roswell Hawley, United States Army Colonel and NASA astronaut William S. McArthur, .
More notable people
- Ben Vereen (American actor, dancer, and singer) he was born in 10/10/1946
- Bejun Mehta (opera singer) he was born in 29/06/1968
- Terry Sanford (politician and educator from North Carolina, Distinguished Eagle Scout (1917-1998)) he was born in 20/08/1917
- Hinton James (American politician (1884-1948)) he was born in 24/04/1884
- Bucky Covington (American singer) he was born in 08/11/1977
- Rashad Carmichael (American football player) he was born in 09/09/1988
- Terrell Manning (American football player) he was born in 16/04/1990
- Travian Robertson (American football player) he was born in 09/12/1988
- Alex Malloy (American baseball player) he was born in 31/10/1886
- Bill Miller (Chairman and former Chief Investment Officer of Legg Mason Capital Management) he was born in 07/09/6297
- Brent Butler (American baseball player) he was born in 11/02/1978
- Jacoby Watkins (American football player) he was born in 29/03/1984
- Kelvin Sampson (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 05/10/1955
- Leonard Thompson (professional golfer) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Rush Brown (American football player (1954-2020)) he was born in 27/06/1954
- Tony Settles (American football player) he was born in 29/08/1964
- Walson Gardener (American racing driver) he was born in 21/08/1932
- Wes Covington (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 27/03/1932
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Laurinburg, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199698 | St. Andrews University | Laurinburg (NC) | 28352 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Laurinburg, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Laurinburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Laurinburg Post Office | Laurinburg (NC) | 28352 |
Other cities in Scotland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scotland County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wagram | 772 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Gibson | 497 | Town in North Carolina |
| East Laurinburg | 277 | Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Laurinburg distances to largest North Carolina cities