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Louisburg

North Carolina · 3,064 residents · 2.957 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,900. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,064
−2%since 2000
from 3,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Louisburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,858
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
50.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(1,446)
Black41.2%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(191)
Asian1.3%(41)
Other1.6%(50)
Diversity Score72.9%(2,234)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisburg, North Carolina?

Louisburg, North Carolina has about 3,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Louisburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Louisburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Louisburg, North Carolina?

About 21.5% 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 28.1% 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 58 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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