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Laurel Hill

North Carolina · 1,254 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 $28,542. Population has declined 12% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,800. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,254
−12%vs 2011
vs 1,424 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 594 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+2%vs 2011
vs 39.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,528 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,152
+4%vs 2011
vs $15,537 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.459 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $486 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−35.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+10%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(861)
Black14.6%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.1%(315)
Diversity Score70.4%(1,003)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(809)
Black21.3%(267)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other24.4%(306)
Diversity Score72.9%(914)
Diversity Score
73
+3%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 16.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
47.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

Laurel Hill, North Carolina has about 1,254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Hill, North Carolina earns about $28,542 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

About 10.5% 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 36.2% of people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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