East Laurinburg, NC

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    2023 Population
    315
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2023 Median Age
    37.3
    3.9% 1-year increase
    2023 Poverty Rate
    40.3%
    3.12% 1-year decrease
    2023 Median Household Income
    $28,333
    0.586% 1-year decline
    2023 Median Property Value
    $36,800
    5.14% 1-year growth
    2023 Employed Population
    97
    4.3% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in East Laurinburg, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.7% of the residents in East Laurinburg, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in East Laurinburg, NC was $36,800, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

    Most people in East Laurinburg, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in East Laurinburg, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    East Laurinburg, NC is home to a population of 315 people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.17% of East Laurinburg, NC residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

    In 2023, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157 people) in East Laurinburg, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 98 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 37 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship
    100%
    2022 Citizenship

    As of 2023, 99.7% of East Laurinburg, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in East Laurinburg, NC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Laurinburg, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      157 ± 61
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      98 ± 61
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      37 ± 23
    3.49%
    Hispanic Population
    11 people

    In 2023, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157 people) in East Laurinburg, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 98 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 37 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.49% of the people in East Laurinburg, NC are hispanic (11 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in East Laurinburg, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    10 people

    As of 2023, 3.17% of East Laurinburg, NC residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Laurinburg, NC was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      7 ± 16
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2 ± 20
    3. Vietnam
      2 ± 20

    East Laurinburg, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    81.8% of the population of East Laurinburg, NC has health coverage, with 17.9% on employee plans, 43.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 8.31% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.9% were men and 43.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 48.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.9% were men and 43.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    18.2%
    Uninsured
    17.9%
    Employer Coverage
    43.1%
    Medicaid
    12.5%
    Medicare
    8.31%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Laurinburg, NC declined by 1.23% from 18.4% to 18.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Laurinburg, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of East Laurinburg, NC employs 97 people. In 2023, the largest industries in East Laurinburg, NC were Manufacturing (23 people), Transportation & Warehousing (17 people), and Retail Trade (14 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($51,250), Retail Trade ($38,750), and Manufacturing ($36,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    97
    2023 Value
    ± 81
    4.3%
    1 Year growth
    ± 116%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Laurinburg, NC grew at a rate of 4.3%, from 93 employees to 97 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Laurinburg, NC, are Production Occupations (20 people), Transportation Occupations (13 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (11 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Laurinburg, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    97
    2023 Value
    ± 81
    4.3%
    1 Year growth
    ± 116%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Laurinburg, NC grew at a rate of 4.3%, from 93 employees to 97 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Laurinburg, NC, are Manufacturing (23 people), Transportation & Warehousing (17 people), and Retail Trade (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Laurinburg, NC, though some of these residents may live in East Laurinburg, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $34,167
    Median earning men ± $16,238
    $33,125
    Median earning women ± $13,377

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($36,667), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($27,917), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($26,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,625), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($33,750), and Retail Trade ($31,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in East Laurinburg, NC was $36,800 in 2023, which is 0.111 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $35,000 to $36,800, a 5.14% increase. The homeownership rate in East Laurinburg, NC is 42.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in East Laurinburg, NC have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Laurinburg, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $36,800
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$4,541
    $54
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$39

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Laurinburg, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    42.9%
    Homeownership
    2023
    47.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2023

    In 2023, 42.9% of the housing units in East Laurinburg, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $28,333
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,425
    126
    Number of Households
    ± 34

    In 2023, the median household income of the 126 households in East Laurinburg, NC declined from $28,333 from the previous year's value of $28,500.

    The following chart displays the households in East Laurinburg, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for East Laurinburg, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2023
    1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
    2. Carpooled (11.8%)
    3. Other (4.3%)

    In 2023, 83.9% of workers in East Laurinburg, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in East Laurinburg, NC have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.45% of the workforce in East Laurinburg, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in East Laurinburg, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in East Laurinburg, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Laurinburg, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    40.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Laurinburg, NC (127 out of 315 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Laurinburg, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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