Louisburg is a town located in Franklin County North Carolina. Louisburg has a 2024 population of 3,336. Louisburg is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually and its population has increased by 8.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Louisburg is $50,579 with a poverty rate of 37.05%. The median age in Louisburg is 36.4 years: 27.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Louisburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,470 | 46.99% |
| White | 1,329 | 42.49% |
| Other race | 250 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,081 | 2.21 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Non Family | 494 | 0 | 17.2 | 82.8 |
| Female | 345 | 3.57 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 196 | 2.84 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Male | 46 | 2.24 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
32.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 13.39% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 10.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 647 | 33.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 455 | 23.7% |
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 | 992 | 911 | 358 |
| Black | 834 | 646 | 13 |
| Other Race | 62 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 22 | 20 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,136 | $77,933 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,213 | $71,750 | $55,441 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $13,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,854 | $6,854 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,995 | $33,068 | $31,023 |
| Some College | $41,429 | $43,466 | $40,417 |
$31,995
Average Earnings
$33,068
Average Male
$31,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.94% of Louisburg residents speak only English, while 6.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,126 | 637 | 56.57% |
| Other | 250 | 168 | 67.2% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 168 | 67.2% |
| White | 972 | 76 | 7.82% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
37.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.93%
Male Poverty Rate
40.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Louisburg is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Louisburg is White, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.22% |
| High School | 39.09% |
| Some College | 15.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 78.85% |
| Female Employed | 11.2% |
| Male Employed | 7.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,417 | $55,010 |
| Households | $31,827 | $50,579 |
| Married Families | $69,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,250 | $36,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.5%
Male Marriage Rate
18.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 61 | 5.31% |
| White | 33 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.9%
Labor Force Participation
33%
Employment Rate
26.6%
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
67.87%
Born in Louisburg
96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
96.9% of Louisburg residents were born in the United States, with 67.87% having been born in North Carolina. 1.57% 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 | 3,674 | 67 | 1.86% |
| 2028 | 3,607 | 68 | 1.92% |
| 2027 | 3,539 | 68 | 1.96% |
| 2026 | 3,471 | 67 | 1.97% |
| 2025 | 3,404 | 68 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 3,336 | 67 | 2.05% |
| 2023 | 3,269 | 79 | 2.48% |
| 2022 | 3,190 | 89 | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 3,101 | 35 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3,066 | -540 | -14.98% |
| 2019 | 3,606 | 72 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 3,534 | 45 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 3,489 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,467 | -53 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 3,520 | 35 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3,485 | -20 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 3,505 | 34 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 3,471 | 31 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 3,440 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,428 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,111 | 74 | 2.44% |
| 1990 | 3,037 | -201 | -6.21% |
| 1980 | 3,238 | 297 | 10.1% |
| 1970 | 2,941 | 79 | 2.76% |
| 1960 | 2,862 | 317 | 12.46% |
| 1950 | 2,545 | -1,129 | -30.73% |