East Laurinburg is a town located in Scotland County North Carolina. East Laurinburg has a 2024 population of 231. East Laurinburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 234 in 2020.
The average household income in East Laurinburg is $42,194 with a poverty rate of 40.32%. The median age in East Laurinburg is 37.3 years: 37.5 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Laurinburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 49.84% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 31.11% |
| Native American | 37 | 11.75% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 6.67% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 126 | 2.5 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.12 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 39 | 3.13 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 25 | 4.64 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 3 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
42.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 15.98% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 48.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 46 | 21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 87 | 4 |
| Black | 72 | 66 | 4 |
| Native American | 17 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $35,833 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,563 | $16,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $33,750 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $33,500 | $38,438 | $21,250 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of East Laurinburg residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 65 | 41.4% |
| Black | 98 | 41 | 41.84% |
| Native | 37 | 16 | 43.24% |
| Multiple | 21 | 5 | 23.81% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
40.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.22%
Male Poverty Rate
31.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Laurinburg is Native, with 43.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Laurinburg is Multiple, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 51.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.53% |
| Some College | 22.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Employed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,750 | $51,890 |
| Households | $28,333 | $42,194 |
| Married Families | $55,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $31,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 8.26% |
| Black | 3 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
20.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.22%
Born in East Laurinburg
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
96.83% of East Laurinburg residents were born in the United States, with 82.22% having been born in North Carolina. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 228 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 229 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 230 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 231 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 232 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 233 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 234 | -44 | -15.83% |
| 2019 | 278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 278 | -5 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 283 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 284 | -3 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 287 | -4 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 291 | -4 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 295 | -2 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 297 | -3 | -1% |
| 2011 | 300 | -3 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 303 | 0 | 0% |