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Laurel Hill

North Carolina · 986 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Laurel Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,700. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
+8%since 2023
from 916 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 382 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2023
from 35.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8139811K1K1K201020202024Laurel Hill
2024986
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,893
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $26,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,272
+35%since 2023
from $15,716 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−5%since 2023
from 0.472 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,066 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−47%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(319)
Black24.7%(226)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.5%(371)
Diversity Score81.7%(749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(315)
Black17.6%(174)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other48%(473)
Diversity Score79.5%(784)
Diversity Score
80
−3%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+13%since 2023
from 29.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
Female
56.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

Laurel Hill, North Carolina has about 986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Laurel Hill, North Carolina earns about $30,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Laurel Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

About 31.3% of people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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