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Louisburg

North Carolina · 3,480 residents (2025 est.) · 2.957 sq mi
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Louisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $262,500. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,263
+5%since 2000
from 3,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Louisburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,036
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,755 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,265
+19%since 2000
from $17,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
−9%since 2010
from 0.556 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
66.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+130%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(1,535)
Black46.5%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino3%(94)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(2,076)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,361)
Black46.2%(1,509)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(275)
Asian2.4%(79)
Other1.2%(39)
Diversity Score75.5%(2,465)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisburg, North Carolina?

Louisburg, North Carolina has about 3,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Louisburg, North Carolina earns about $38,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Louisburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $262,500, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Louisburg, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Louisburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisburg, North Carolina?

About 34.1% of people in Louisburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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