Louisburg township, North Carolina
Louisburg township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Louisburg township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,803. The land area covers 58.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,803 | ±714 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,266 | ±332 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,596 | ±322 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,266 | ±332 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 330 | ±205 |
| Median Home Value | $200,000 | ±$43,702 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | ±$89 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,219 | ±$6,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,937 | ±$3,057 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.9% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,037 | ±672 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,691 | ±487 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.1% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 79,771 (2024)
ID: 194507
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK TO THE BOARD
113 MARKET ST, LOUISBURG NC 27549-2523
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Louisburg | KG-08 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | PK-05 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | 09-13 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | PK-05 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | PK-05 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | 09-12 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | PK-05 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Louisburg | 06-08 | Louisburg, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Henderson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bunn, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Louisburg College
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College | 1.0 mi away | 501 N. Main St., Louisburg, NC, 27549-2399 |
9194962521
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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 906 N MAIN ST, LOUISBURG, NC, 27549 |
(919) 496-2111
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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College | 15.5 mi away | 120 S. Wingate Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587-1889 |
9197612100
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FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 906 N MAIN ST, LOUISBURG, NC, 27549 |
(919) 496-2111
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Vance-Granville Community College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 200 Community College Road, Henderson, NC, 27537 |
2524922061
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FRANKLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 9 W MASON ST, FRANKLINTON, NC, 27525 |
(919) 494-2736
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Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College
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College | 22.3 mi away | 532 Eagle Rock Road, Wendell, NC, 27591-9072 |
9193657711100
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BUNN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 610 MAIN ST, BUNN, NC, 27508 |
(919) 496-6764
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Nash Community College
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College | 23.1 mi away | 522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804 |
2524434011
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YOUNGSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 218 US 1A HWY S, YOUNGSVILLE, NC, 27596 |
(919) 556-1612
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOUISBURG, NC US, located 1.3 miles from Louisburg township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.6° | 27.5° | 39.5° | 3.74" | 0.9" |
| February | 55.0° | 29.5° | 42.2° | 2.86" | 0.4" |
| March | 62.7° | 35.5° | 49.1° | 4.06" | 0.2" |
| April | 72.4° | 44.2° | 58.3° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.3° | 54.1° | 66.7° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.7° | 63.1° | 74.9° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 68.1° | 79.2° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.5° | 66.2° | 77.3° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.6° | 59.9° | 71.2° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.8° | 46.4° | 59.6° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.8° | 35.4° | 49.1° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.6° | 30.5° | 42.6° | 3.48" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Franklinton town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
| Bunn town | Town | 10.3 mi | — |
| Centerville CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Lake Royale CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Kittrell town | Town | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3706991906. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.