Louisburg, North Carolina
Louisburg: Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
About
Louisburg is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,359 and a population density of 467 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,694 inhabitants.
The town was created 246 years ago in 1778.
Quick Facts about Louisburg
| Population : | 3,694 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 27549 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 7.2 km2 |
| Named for : | Louis XVI of France |
| Altitude : | 220 feet / 67 meters |
| Capital city : | Louisburg is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1779 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:51:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 513 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Louisburg is located at 36°5'57"N 78°18'4"W (36.0990400, -78.3011100).
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Official website of Louisburg
Demographics
The population of Louisburg increased by 9.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,359 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,440 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,469 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,503 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,483 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,520 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,466 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,486 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,533 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,619 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,694 | 2.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 651,319 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 584,489 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 641,903 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 583,756 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 61.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 43.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 42,184 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
Louisburg zip code is 27549.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 37069
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $258,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,496 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,102 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 231,915 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,979,167 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,956,472 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 896,775 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 8,550,025 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,335 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,354 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,761 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 55,856 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27,615 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 21,421 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 20,822 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32,417 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,690 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47,290 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,298.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 135.81 |
Schools in Louisburg
College & universities near Louisburg, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198871 | Louisburg College | Louisburg (NC) | 27549-2399 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Louisburg, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Louisburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Louisburg Post Office | Louisburg (NC) | 27549 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Louisburg , Kansas county seat in North Carolina with a population of 4,590 people.
- Louisburg , Missouri human settlement in Dallas County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 116 people.
- Louisburg , Minnesota City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 43 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklinton | 2,312 | Township in Franklin County, North Carolina |
| Youngsville | 1,413 | Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bunn | 401 | Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Louisburg distances to largest North Carolina cities
