Income & Economy in Laurinburg, NC
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,258
-46% vs national
Per Capita Income
$32,270
-13% vs national
Poverty Rate
32.0%
+135% vs national
Gini Index
0.5930
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
10.3%
+97% vs national
SNAP Recipients
36.1%
of households
How Laurinburg Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Laurinburg vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Laurinburg is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Laurinburg. The median household income here is $39,258.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.3%
+77% vs NC avg
Labor Force
6,233
Employed
5,593
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
36.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
37.9
Work from Home
7.8%
of workers
The median household income in Laurinburg, NC is $39,258, which is 46.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,270. The poverty rate of 32.0% is higher than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5930, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.