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La Grange, NC
Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
Population
2,756
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,196
ZIP codes
0
La Grange and its ZIP codes
La Grange at a glance
- La Grange is about 5.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,078 a year, 34% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,800 (71% below North Carolina) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for La Grange, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Grange, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,078
Poverty rate
32.0%
Median home value
$83,800
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (54), French Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenoir County. PPP loans are for La Grange.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,662
29,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $7,936 per person
How people get to work
La Grange, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Grange, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Grange, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near La Grange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut CreekVillage | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.5 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| KinstonCity | 11 mi | 18.3 |
| Snow HillTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Deep RunCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| GoldsboroCity | 12 mi | 28.6 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| HookertonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| EurekaTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Grange, NC in?
- La Grange is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of La Grange, NC?
- About 2,756 people live in La Grange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Grange?
- Nearby places include Walnut Creek (4.8 mi), Seven Springs (6.5 mi), New Hope (7.4 mi), Elroy (7.9 mi), Jackson Heights (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023