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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Louisburg

North Carolina · 3,122 residents · 2.957 sq mi
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Louisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $55,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,122
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.7
−20%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Louisburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,257
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,755 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,389
−48%vs 2000
vs $17,918 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$278
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+6%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,914)
Black38%(1,185)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,885)
Diversity Score
60
−10%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.6%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisburg, North Carolina?

Louisburg, North Carolina has about 3,122 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Louisburg, North Carolina earns about $17,257 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 $55,100, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Louisburg, North Carolina?

About 17.7% 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 16.2% of people in Louisburg, 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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