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Lake Park

North Carolina · 3,269 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Lake Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,296. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value is $203,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,269
+56%since 2000
from 2,093 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,448 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 2,848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+28%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Lake Park
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,296
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,116
+23%since 2000
from $25,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,674
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(2,503)
Black6.4%(208)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(290)
Asian2.4%(77)
Other4.4%(145)
Diversity Score47.8%(1,561)
Diversity Score
48
+125%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Park, North Carolina?

Lake Park, North Carolina has about 3,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, North Carolina earns about $70,296 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 $203,400, and the typical rent is about $1,674 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, North Carolina?

About 38.6% 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 7.4% of people in Lake Park, 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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