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Lake Norman of Iredell

North Carolina · 12,494 residents · 10.094 sq mi
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#156Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.9%#251Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.5%#308Highest median household incomeof 6,818$173,542
The short version

Lake Norman of Iredell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,542. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,750 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $887,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,494
+163%since 2000
from 4,744 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,238 / sq mi
+105%since 2009
from 604 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+14%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K6K9K11K13K2000201020202024Lake Norman of Iredell
202412K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(501)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(638)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(938)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.5%(1,056)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(370)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(598)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(1,255)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.5%(2,440)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(2,422)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(1,394)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(682)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(200)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,542
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,367 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,512
+239%since 2000
from $27,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+16%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$887,400
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−11%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
97
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,596)
Black1.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(10,982)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino7%(876)
Asian1.7%(211)
Other3.1%(388)
Diversity Score
28
+40%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(281)
Honduran1.6%(200)
Colombian1.2%(149)
Puerto Rican0.7%(82)
Spaniard0.5%(63)
Costa Rican0.1%(14)
Cuban0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Japanese0.6%(77)
Chinese0.5%(66)
Pakistani0.3%(41)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German18.9%(2,361)
English18.2%(2,277)
Irish14.3%(1,791)
Italian10.1%(1,257)
American9%(1,128)
Polish2.7%(342)
Scottish2.6%(321)
French2.4%(295)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(294)
Hungarian2%(248)
Russian1.8%(220)
British1.3%(157)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(150)
Slovak0.8%(95)
Swiss0.7%(88)
Dutch0.6%(78)
Czech0.6%(75)
Brazilian0.5%(64)
Greek0.4%(54)
Romanian0.4%(44)
Welsh0.3%(43)
Norwegian0.3%(40)
Arab0.2%(26)
Lebanese0.2%(26)
Iranian0.2%(23)
Ukrainian0.2%(23)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Australian0.1%(13)
Finnish0.1%(13)
Latvian0.1%(13)
Turkish0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Serbian0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+44.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.6%(917)
Married76.3%(3,969)
Widowed1%(50)
Divorced5.2%(269)
Women 15+
Never married18%(939)
Married69.1%(3,602)
Widowed7.8%(408)
Divorced5%(263)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?

Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina has about 12,494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina earns about $173,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $887,400, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?

About 2.5% of people in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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