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Laurinburg, North Carolina

Introduction to Laurinburg, North Carolina

Laurinburg, North Carolina, in Scotland county, is 38 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina.About 15,874 people live in Laurinburg.

Laurinburg History

The present day city of Laurinburg was first settled in 1785. It was named after the McLaurin family, who were the prominent settlers of the area. Originally, it was spelled Laurinburgh but, eventually, the letter h was dropped from the name. The area's first private school was established in 1852 and was known as Laurinburgh High School. The Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherfordton Railroad first entered the city in 1861. Laurinburg was incorporated in 1877 and became the county seat, of the newly formed Scotland County, in 1899.

Laurinburg and nearby Attractions

  • Historic John Blue House and Cotton Gin
  • Scottish Heritage Center
  • Indian Museum of the Carolinas
  • Raeford Hoke Museum
  • Marlboro County Historical Museum
  • Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

Things To Do In Laurinburg

Laurinburg is home to the Indian Museum of the Carolinas. You can also visit the Historic John Blue House and Cotton Gin and Marlboro County Historical Museum. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness, which is only few minutes from the city, offers facilities for camping, hiking, and fishing. You can enjoy shopping at the Westwood Shopping Center. The Cheraw State Recreation Area and Lumber River State Park are also worth visiting.

Laurinburg Transportation

Air transportation is available from Moore County Airport.

Laurinburg Higher Education

St Andrews Presbyterian College is the local college. University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Francis Marion University, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and several other colleges and universities also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Laurinburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Laurinburg Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Laurinburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Laurinburg, NC

Comparing Laurinburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime13

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