Laurinburg, NC Profile
Laurinburg, NC, population 15,810, is located
in North Carolina's Scotland county,
about 38.3 miles from Fayetteville and 83.3 miles from Raleigh.
Through the 90's Laurinburg's population has grown by about 36%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Laurinburg has stayed about the same.
Laurinburg's property crime levels tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Laurinburg tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 51% |
| African American | 43% |
| Native American | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.50 |
| Males | 32.60 |
| Females | 37.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 15,874 | N/A |
| 2001 | 15,807 | -0.42% |
| 2002 | 15,627 | -1.14% |
| 2003 | 15,684 | 0.36% |
| 2004 | 15,781 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 15,810 | 0.18% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,064 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 669 |
| 2002 | 731 |
| 2003 | 546 |
| 2004 | 639 |
| 2005 | 691 |
| 2006 | 750 |
| 2007 | 622 |
| 2008 | 855 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
| Forcible Rape |
6 |
11 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
10 |
2 |
7 |
| Robbery |
31 |
39 |
25 |
26 |
46 |
32 |
36 |
46 |
| Aggravated Assault |
70 |
69 |
52 |
72 |
55 |
79 |
57 |
77 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,789 |
| 2002 | 5,912 |
| 2003 | 6,693 |
| 2004 | 7,101 |
| 2005 | 6,434 |
| 2006 | 5,178 |
| 2007 | 5,653 |
| 2008 | 6,696 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
351 |
313 |
359 |
409 |
401 |
284 |
338 |
387 |
| Larceny, Theft |
669 |
606 |
672 |
667 |
579 |
496 |
503 |
588 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
76 |
51 |
35 |
46 |
53 |
55 |
49 |
59 |
| Arson |
7 |
14 |
13 |
10 |
10 |
15 |
16
|
9
|
Location
| Elevation | 227 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 7.5 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
