La Grange, North Carolina

La Grange is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,873 based on the 2010 census. La Grange is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.GeographyLa Grange is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3sqmi, of which, 2.3sqmi of it is land and 0.44% is water.HistoryLa Grange was named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette. The Herring House, La Grange Presbyterian Church, and LaGrange Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,844 people, 1,211 households, and 768 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,256.4 people per square mile (485.9/km²). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 587.6 per square mile (227.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 42.86% White, 55.03% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.