Laurinburg, NC business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Laurinburg, NC micropolitan area.
- Population
- 33,8982024 est.
- Establishments
- 624CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Laurinburg, NC area
The Laurinburg, NC micropolitan area covers 1 county in North Carolina and had 33,898 residents in July 2024, down 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 793rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 843rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Scotland County, NC | 33,898 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Laurinburg, NC
County Business Patterns counted 624 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,272 people in mid-March with $412.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.5 employees per establishment. 46.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (133), health care and social assistance (104), and other services (except public administration) (77).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 133 | 1,573 | $40,803,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 104 | 2,894 | $139,974,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 77 | 292 | $7,329,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 62 | 1,245 | $20,785,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 41 | 385 | $11,789,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 33 | 2,280 | $121,499,000 |
| Construction (23) | 32 | 244 | $12,286,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 28 | 143 | $8,081,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 24 | 75 (high noise) | $3,946,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 22 | 53 | $2,554,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 17 | 376 | $12,763,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 15 | 151 (high noise) | $7,706,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 101 (high noise) | $3,801,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 263 (high noise) | $7,631,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 7 | 50 | $1,790,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 98 (high noise) | $5,863,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 48 (high noise) | $3,758,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Laurinburg, NC
Laurinburg, NC has 18.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 25.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $40,147 (41.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 46.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.5% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 286 | 46.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 147 | 23.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 87 | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 68 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 34 | 5.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Laurinburg, NC
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 35 have a published Census count in Laurinburg, NC. The largest are limited-service restaurants (31), physician practices (30), and full-service restaurants (14). Relative to population, physician practices are the most over-represented: 88.5 per 100,000 residents against 60.2 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 31 | 804 | 25.9 |
| Physician practices | 30 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 14 | 245 | 17.5 |
| Child day care services | 10 | 161 | 16.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 9 | 130 | 14.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 19 | 2.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 8 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Residential property managers | 8 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 8 | 69 | 8.6 |
| Janitorial services | 8 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 116 | 14.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 7 | 135 | 19.3 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | 74 | 12.3 |
| Law offices | 6 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | — | — |
| Mental health practices | 5 | 97 | 19.4 |
| Tax preparation services | 5 | 14 | 2.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | 43 | 8.6 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 45 | 9.0 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 42 | 10.5 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 4 | 119 | 29.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | 24 | 6.0 |
| Used car dealers | 4 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Laurinburg, NC
The area's named cities and towns have 49 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 910 has the most (63%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurinburg, NC | 15,130 | 472, 910 | 43 |
Phone costs for a typical Laurinburg, NC business
A 16-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Laurinburg, NC. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $480.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $399.20. Callata comes to $319.00 a month for 16 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Laurinburg, NC
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Laurinburg, NC is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Laurinburg, NC?
910 and 472, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Laurinburg, NC area?
624 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Laurinburg, NC?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).