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Laurel Hill, NC
Census-designated place in Scotland County, North Carolina.
Population
986
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
411
ZIP codes
0
Laurel Hill and its ZIP codes
Laurel Hill at a glance
- Laurel Hill is 86% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,893 a year, 57% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,700 (80% below North Carolina) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Laurel Hill, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel Hill, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,893
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$56,700
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (24), Scottish Americans (23), Dutch Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotland County. PPP loans are for Laurel Hill.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,025
12,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,485 per person
How people get to work
Laurel Hill, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel Hill, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel Hill, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Laurel Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old HundredCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| GibsonTown | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| LaurinburgCity | 5.7 mi | 12.5 |
| Scotch MeadowsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| McColl, SCTown | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HamletCity | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Tatum, SCTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WagramTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DeercroftCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| MaxtonTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Bennettsville, SCCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| HoffmanTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| RockinghamCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| Clio, SCTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel Hill, NC in?
- Laurel Hill is in Scotland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Laurel Hill, NC?
- About 986 people live in Laurel Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel Hill?
- Nearby places include Old Hundred (2.4 mi), Gibson (4.8 mi), Laurinburg (5.7 mi), Scotch Meadows (8.5 mi), McColl, SC (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023