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Lake Park

North Carolina · 3,422 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Lake Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,474. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value is $175,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,422
+63%since 2000
from 2,093 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,656 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 2,848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Lake Park
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,474
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,304 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,296
+8%since 2000
from $25,330 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,865)
Black5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian1.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,860)
Black6.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(177)
Asian1.9%(65)
Other0.8%(26)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,152)
Diversity Score
34
+59%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Park, North Carolina?

Lake Park, North Carolina has about 3,422 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, North Carolina earns about $66,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Park, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Park, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, North Carolina?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Park, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.0% of people in Lake Park, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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