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La Grange, North Carolina

Town · Population 2,922 · #218 in North Carolina

About La Grange

Set in the eastern part of North Carolina, La Grange is a small town, home to 2,922 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

La Grange holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,270 residents per square mile.

What Makes La Grange Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named La Grange — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in La Grange

  • Bill's Grill & Bar
  • Dos Marias Grill & Cantina — mexican
  • Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant — chinese
  • Ken's Grill & NC Barbecue
  • Little J's Pizza & Subs — pizza
  • Ms J's Grill & Barbeque
  • Murray's Restaurant
  • Sandpiper Seafood House — seafood
  • Taqueria Michoacan

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • La Grange Arts Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in La Grange

  • E B Frink Middle
  • La Grange Elementary
  • North Lenoir High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)2,922
Rank in state#218 of 549
Land area2.3 sq mi
Density1,270/sq mi
Coordinates35.3065, -77.7899

🗺️ Map of La Grange