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 $58,640 with a poverty rate of 29.71%. The median age in Louisburg is 28.9 years: 26.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Louisburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,698 | 54.79% |
| White | 1,182 | 38.14% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 72 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 937 | 2.45 | 42 | 58 |
| Non Family | 378 | 0 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Female | 269 | 3.62 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 265 | 3.3 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 25 | 2.8 | 48 | 52 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
42.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 13.98% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 12.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 7.91% |
| High School Graduate | 559 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 430 | 23.96% |
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 | 875 | 819 | 257 |
| Black | 857 | 645 | 8 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 | 35 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 89.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $74,479 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,000 | $0 | $51,375 |
| High School Graduate | $13,594 | $0 | $14,258 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,634 | $6,634 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,366 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $72,684 | $72,815 | $72,527 |
$32,366
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.19% of Louisburg residents speak only English, while 4.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,298 | 542 | 41.76% |
| Other | 72 | 72 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 100% |
| White | 815 | 64 | 7.85% |
| Multiple | 76 | 7 | 9.21% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
29.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.37%
Male Poverty Rate
30.68%
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 7.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.4% |
| High School | 35.14% |
| Some College | 12.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.74% |
| Female Employed | 6.17% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,542 | $73,426 |
| Households | $41,813 | $58,640 |
| Married Families | $109,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,260 | $33,858 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
20.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
162
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 123 | 8.56% |
| White | 38 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
28.5%
Employment Rate
28.3%
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
71.6%
Born in Louisburg
96.74%
Native Born
3.26%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
96.74% of Louisburg residents were born in the United States, with 71.6% having been born in North Carolina. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |