Laurel Hill is a CDP located in Scotland County North Carolina. Laurel Hill has a 2024 population of 805. Laurel Hill is currently declining at a rate of -3.82% annually and its population has decreased by -27.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,117 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel Hill is $39,070 with a poverty rate of 40.94%. The median age in Laurel Hill is 35.5 years: 39.1 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 34.83% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 24.67% |
| Native American | 187 | 20.41% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 14.3% |
| Other race | 53 | 5.79% |
| 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 | 348 | 2.63 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 142 | 3.33 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 104 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 91 | 3.44 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 11 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 13.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 6.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 31.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 9.77% |
| Some College | 173 | 30.19% |
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 | 256 | 252 | 38 |
| Native American | 128 | 68 | 10 |
| Black | 121 | 107 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 51 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,375 | $0 | $16,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,786 | $40,682 | $21,667 |
| Some College | $27,232 | $0 | $0 |
$26,786
Average Earnings
$40,682
Average Male
$21,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Laurel Hill residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 169 | 52.98% |
| Multiple | 131 | 126 | 96.18% |
| Black | 226 | 80 | 35.4% |
40.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.37%
Male Poverty Rate
40.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel Hill is Multiple, with 96.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel Hill is Black, with 35.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.86% |
| Some College | 44.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 35.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,804 | $48,411 |
| Households | $26,250 | $39,070 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,542 | $17,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 6.47% |
| Black | 17 | 10.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
16.1%
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
72.82%
Born in Laurel Hill
97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
97.27% of Laurel Hill residents were born in the United States, with 72.82% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 805 | -32 | -3.82% |
| 2023 | 837 | -32 | -3.68% |
| 2022 | 869 | -256 | -22.76% |
| 2021 | 1,125 | 8 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 1,117 | -77 | -6.45% |
| 2019 | 1,194 | 98 | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 1,096 | -22 | -1.97% |
| 2017 | 1,118 | 48 | 4.49% |
| 2016 | 1,070 | 139 | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 931 | -43 | -4.41% |
| 2014 | 974 | -299 | -23.49% |
| 2013 | 1,273 | -155 | -10.85% |
| 2012 | 1,428 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 1,424 | 170 | 13.56% |
| 2010 | 1,254 | 0 | 0% |