Laurinburg Population 2026
Laurinburg has a population of 15,507, making it the #3006 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 568× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,507
Rank in United States
#3006
Coordinates
34.77°N, 79.46°W
~68 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Laurinburg
- Lumberton21,667 people · ~45 km away
- Pinehurst15,752 people · ~47 km away
- Hope Mills16,163 people · ~52 km away
- Fort Bragg29,183 people · ~58 km away
- Fayetteville201,963 people · ~62 km away
- Florence38,228 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laurinburg?
Laurinburg has a population of 15,507 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3006 biggest city in United States.
What state is Laurinburg in?
Laurinburg is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Laurinburg the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 507 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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