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Lake Royale

North Carolina · 2,506 residents · 6.509 sq mi
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Lake Royale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,442. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,439 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $182,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,506
+3640%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+3640%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
−27%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
09572K3K4K2000201020202024Lake Royale
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,442
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,307
−43%since 2000
from $53,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−26%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(62)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,022)
Black14.2%(356)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(57)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other8.6%(216)
Diversity Score49.8%(1,249)
Diversity Score
50
+553%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Royale, North Carolina?

Lake Royale, North Carolina has about 2,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Royale, North Carolina earns about $76,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Royale, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Royale, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Royale, North Carolina?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Royale, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.8% of people in Lake Royale, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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