Economy & Jobs — Laurinburg, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,170 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,270 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.0% |
| In Labor Force | 6,233 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22.8% |
| Retail | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.