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Lake Lure

North Carolina · 1,192 residents · 13.166 sq mi
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Lake Lure is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,000. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,500. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,192
+16%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.4
+6%since 2000
from 58.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6649131K1K2K1990201020202024Lake Lure
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,687
+78%since 2000
from $23,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services24.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
69.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+20%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(998)
Black1.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,130)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(111)
Diversity Score
9
+103%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Lure, North Carolina?

Lake Lure, North Carolina has about 1,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Lure, North Carolina earns about $61,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Lure, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Lure, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $374,500, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Lure, North Carolina?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Lure, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.7% of people in Lake Lure, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Lure, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Lure, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 445 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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