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Louisburg

North Carolina · 3,111 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 $29,755. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,300. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,111
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,122 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,056 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+25%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Louisburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,755
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,918
+91%since 1990
from $9,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
51.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,914)
Black38%(1,185)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,885)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(1,535)
Black46.5%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino3%(94)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,076)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−5%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,111 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Louisburg, North Carolina earns about $29,755 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Louisburg, North Carolina?

About 22.8% 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 20.1% of people in Louisburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisburg, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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