Laurinburg, NC
Leans Republican — shifted 5.0pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 34K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 40.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 37.0% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.3% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 11.6% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.0% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 13.9% | 37.0% |
| Black Protestant | 10.9% | 29.1% |
| Mainline Protestant | 9.6% | 25.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| Catholic | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Non-religious | 62.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+6.9 |
| 2020 | Trump+1.9 |
| 2016 | Clinton+7.6 |
| 2012 | Obama+16.8 |
| 2008 | Obama+15.1 |
| 2004 | Kerry+10.8 |
| 2000 | Gore+20.1 |
| 1996 | Clinton+24.2 |
| 1992 | Clinton+23.5 |
Laurinburg, NC is a metro area that has a population of 33,590. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+6.9. Akashic Edge tracks 32 presidential elections here, dating back to 1900.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.2% | 53.1% | R+6.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2020 | 48.6% | 50.6% | R+1.9 | R+9.6 |
| 2016 | 52.5% | 44.9% | D+7.6 | R+9.2 |
| 2012 | 58.0% | 41.2% | D+16.8 | D+1.7 |
| 2008 | 57.3% | 42.2% | D+15.1 | D+4.3 |
| 2004 | 55.3% | 44.5% | D+10.8 | R+9.3 |
| 2000 | 59.8% | 39.8% | D+20.1 | R+4.2 |
| 1996 | 58.7% | 34.4% | D+24.2 | D+0.8 |
| 1992 | 55.3% | 31.8% | D+23.5 | D+14.0 |
| 1988 | 54.6% | 45.2% | D+9.4 | D+10.0 |
| 1984 | 49.6% | 50.2% | R+0.6 | R+34.7 |
| 1980 | 65.6% | 31.5% | D+34.1 | R+5.0 |
| 1976 | 69.4% | 30.3% | D+39.1 | D+67.4 |
| 1972 | 35.4% | 63.7% | R+28.3 | R+37.2 |
| 1968 | 37.6% | 28.7% | D+8.9 | R+42.6 |
| 1964 | 75.8% | 24.2% | D+51.5 | D+3.5 |
| 1960 | 74.0% | 26.0% | D+48.0 | D+3.6 |
| 1956 | 72.2% | 27.8% | D+44.4 | D+15.0 |
| 1952 | 64.7% | 35.3% | D+29.4 | R+27.3 |
| 1948 | 69.4% | 12.7% | D+56.7 | — |
What defines Laurinburg, NC?
Laurinburg, NC has been trending Republican — 24pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a plurality-minority electorate (60% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Laurinburg, NC
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 34K | R+6.9 | 6,754 | 7,767 | 14,626 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- The 2020 election was decided by just 1.9 points — razor-thin
- Split-ticket voting in 2024: Different parties won President and Governor
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2016, Republicans in 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Laurinburg, NC | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 40.1% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 37.0% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 11.6% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.0% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 4.0% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.3% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -37.9pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.9% | 37.0% | — | — | |
| 10.9% | 29.1% | — | — | |
| 9.6% | 25.6% | — | — | |
| 1.8% | 4.8% | — | — | |
| 1.3% | 3.5% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.1% | 2.8% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 62.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Laurinburg, NC metro area? 33,590 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Laurinburg, NC
How competitive is Laurinburg, NC?
Do voters in Laurinburg, NC split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Governor | R+6.9 | D+2.7 | 9.7pp |