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Lake Lure

North Carolina · 1,365 residents · 13.166 sq mi
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Lake Lure has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,882. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,900. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
+33%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.3
+8%since 2000
from 58.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6649131K1K2K1990201020202024Lake Lure
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,882
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,668
+116%since 2000
from $23,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.0% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,255)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(48)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.5%(48)
Diversity Score19.4%(265)
Diversity Score
19
+322%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Lure, North Carolina?

Lake Lure, North Carolina has about 1,365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Lure, North Carolina earns about $60,882 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 $372,900, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Lure, North Carolina?

About 52.0% 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 8.5% 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 618 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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