Laurinburg, NC Demographics

A map of Laurinburg's Population by Race

Laurinburg, North Carolina has an estimated population of 15,087, a less than 1% change from the 14,978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% Black, 34.2% White, 8.0% Native American/Other, 4.6% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurinburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurinburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laurinburg, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurinburg is ranked the 71st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Laurinburg was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurinburg's White Population

5,160 residents of Laurinburg, or 34.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurinburg is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Laurinburg ranks 677th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Laurinburg's population has decreased from 37.1% to 34.2%.

Laurinburg is more White than neighboring Laurel Hill (31.9% White), Maxton (15.1% White), and Gibson (28.6% White). Laurinburg is less White than neighboring Scotch Meadows (85.9% White), and McColl (41.3% White).

Laurinburg's Black Population

7,179 residents of Laurinburg, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurinburg is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Laurinburg ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Laurinburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.6%.

Laurinburg is more Black than neighboring Scotch Meadows (10.5% Black), Laurel Hill (17.6% Black), and McColl (31.4% Black). Laurinburg is less Black than neighboring Maxton (61% Black), and Gibson (58.8% Black).

Laurinburg's Asian Population

251 residents of Laurinburg, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurinburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Laurinburg ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Asian residents' share of Laurinburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Laurinburg is more Asian than neighboring Scotch Meadows (0% Asian), Laurel Hill (0% Asian), McColl (0.2% Asian), Maxton (0.1% Asian), and Gibson (0% Asian).

Laurinburg's Hispanic Population

689 residents of Laurinburg, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurinburg is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Laurinburg ranks 631st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurinburg's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.6%.

Laurinburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotch Meadows (0% Hispanic), Laurel Hill (2.4% Hispanic), McColl (3.2% Hispanic), Maxton (0.4% Hispanic), and Gibson (0% Hispanic).

Laurinburg's Native American/Other Population

1,209 residents of Laurinburg, or 8.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurinburg is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurinburg ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurinburg's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.0%.

Laurinburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotch Meadows (0% Native American/Other), and McColl (6.4% Native American/Other). Laurinburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel Hill (33.2% Native American/Other), Maxton (20.9% Native American/Other), and Gibson (8.3% Native American/Other).

Laurinburg's Multiracial Population

599 residents of Laurinburg, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurinburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Laurinburg ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurinburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurinburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Laurinburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Scotch Meadows (3.5% Multiracial), and Maxton (2.5% Multiracial). Laurinburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Laurel Hill (14.8% Multiracial), McColl (17.5% Multiracial), and Gibson (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.