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Laurel Hill

North Carolina · 1,121 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 $25,132. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,200. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,121
−6%since 2019
from 1,194 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
468 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 498 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+16%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8139811K1K1K201020202024Laurel Hill
2024986
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,132
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,161 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,914
−5%since 2019
from $14,632 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $797 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+3%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(803)
Black25.4%(303)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(41)
Diversity Score60.1%(717)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(705)
Black19.4%(217)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(113)
Diversity Score64.4%(722)
Diversity Score
64
+7%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−5%since 2019
from 18.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
Female
66.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

Laurel Hill, North Carolina has about 1,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Hill, North Carolina earns about $25,132 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina?

About 17.2% 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 29.6% of people in Laurel Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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