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Louisburg, North Carolina

Louisburg, North Carolina, in Franklin county, is 29 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,111 people in Louisburg.

The People and Families of Louisburg

In Louisburg, about 30% of adults are married. In Louisburg, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Louisburg has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisburg had a median family income of $41,563. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Louisburg.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Louisburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Louisburg Housing

Approximately 49% of housing in Louisburg is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Louisburg, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Louisburg, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLouisburg Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Louisburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Louisburg, NC

Comparing Louisburg 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

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

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