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Lake Junaluska

North Carolina · 3,219 residents · 5.294 sq mi
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Lake Junaluska is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,441. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,000. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,219
+20%since 2000
from 2,675 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
608 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+9%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Junaluska
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,441
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,994
+43%since 2000
from $23,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,610)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,964)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(121)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other1.6%(51)
Diversity Score16.3%(526)
Diversity Score
16
+267%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina?

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina has about 3,219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina earns about $73,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Junaluska, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $248,000, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina?

About 4.7% of people in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Junaluska, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 798 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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