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Louisburg, NC

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Louisburg, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,263population

37.4median age

This community is a community of 3,263 with a median age of 37.4. The population is predominantly Black (46.2%) with a significant White community (41.7%). Median household income is $38,036. 84.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 33.9%, with a median home value of $262,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

46.2%1,509

White

41.7%1,361

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%275

Asian

2.4%79

Two or More

1%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%83

High School Diploma

27.8%560

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%74

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%413

Associate's Degree

6.2%125

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%227

Master's Degree

6.5%131

Professional Degree

2%40

Doctorate

2.8%56

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

$262,500median home value

$991median rent

33.9%homeownership

1,266total units

10.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 33.9%

Renter 66.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%57

$50K–$100K

6%23

$100K–$150K

1.3%5

$150K–$200K

11.7%45

$200K–$300K

32.1%123

$300K–$500K

27.2%104

$500K–$1M

6.8%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

101

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

243

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%23

2010–2019

10.6%134

2000–2009

5.1%65

1990–1999

7.2%91

1980–1989

9.3%118

1970–1979

17.5%222

1960–1969

9.8%124

1950–1959

12.6%159

1940–1949

4.1%52

1939 or earlier

22%278

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.7%833

Utility Gas

15.3%173

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%63

Fuel Oil

3.3%37

Solar

1.4%16

No Fuel

0.8%9

Household Economyi

$38,036median household income

$21,265per capita income

25.8%poverty rate

25.3%unemployment

1,140labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%86

$10K–$15K

20.1%227

$15K–$20K

2%23

$20K–$25K

16%181

$25K–$30K

1%11

$30K–$35K

2.7%30

$35K–$40K

1.1%13

$40K–$45K

3.6%41

$45K–$50K

3%34

$50K–$60K

5.3%60

$60K–$75K

14.9%169

$75K–$100K

8.9%101

$100K–$125K

6.6%75

$125K–$150K

1.6%18

$150K–$200K

0.4%5

$200K+

5%57

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

185

Residentsi

304

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes69% occupied$431/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8120 homes94% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,036/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

92.3%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

7.7%

Who Receives This Housing

79.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.8% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1354.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Mexico

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

787

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

852

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

89(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured

12.2%Uninsured