Laurinburg, NC Demographics

A map of Laurinburg's Population by Race

Laurinburg, North Carolina had a population of 14,978 in 2020. It was 37.1% White, 47.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 7.2% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurinburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is the 73rd most populous. 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's White Population

5,552 residents of Laurinburg identify as White, or 37.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurinburg considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #677 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more White than neighboring Maxton (16.9% White). Laurinburg is less White than neighboring East Laurinburg (53.4% White), Scotch Meadows (79.4% White), Laurel Hill (62.9% White), and McColl (54.8% White).

Laurinburg's Black Population

7,115 residents of Laurinburg identify as Black, or 47.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurinburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more Black than neighboring East Laurinburg (20.9% Black), Scotch Meadows (11.6% Black), Laurel Hill (19.4% Black), and McColl (21.3% Black). Laurinburg is less Black than neighboring Maxton (61% Black).

Laurinburg's Asian Population

189 residents of Laurinburg identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurinburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #189 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more Asian than neighboring East Laurinburg (0.4% Asian), Scotch Meadows (0.9% Asian), Laurel Hill (0% Asian), McColl (0.2% Asian), and Maxton (0.4% Asian).

Laurinburg's Hispanic Population

416 residents of Laurinburg identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurinburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #625 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more Hispanic than neighboring East Laurinburg (1.3% Hispanic), Scotch Meadows (1.1% Hispanic), McColl (0.9% Hispanic), and Maxton (1.5% Hispanic). Laurinburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel Hill (3.4% Hispanic).

Laurinburg's Native American/Other Population

1,082 residents of Laurinburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurinburg slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotch Meadows (3.9% Native American/Other). Laurinburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Laurinburg (19.2% Native American/Other), Laurel Hill (10.1% Native American/Other), McColl (16.9% Native American/Other), and Maxton (16.8% Native American/Other).

Laurinburg's Multiracial Population

624 residents of Laurinburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurinburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Laurinburg is ranked #259 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurinburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Scotch Meadows (3.2% Multiracial), and Maxton (3.4% Multiracial). Laurinburg is less Multiracial than neighboring East Laurinburg (4.7% Multiracial), Laurel Hill (4.3% Multiracial), and McColl (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.