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Lake Santeetlah

North Carolina · 44 residents (2025 est.) · 0.194 sq mi
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Lake Santeetlah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 34 residents. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $464,300. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−29%since 2023
from 116 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 598 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+71%since 2023
from 36.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
285379104130201020202024Lake Santeetlah
202482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,470
+46%since 2023
from $33,267 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+10%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $372,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
76.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+56%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.3%(41)
Diversity Score61.1%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.6%(12)
Diversity Score38.7%(32)
Diversity Score
39
−37%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
Female
56.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina?

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina earns about $85,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $464,300.

How educated are people in Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina?

About 81.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.0% of people in Lake Santeetlah, 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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