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Lasker

North Carolina · 122 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Lasker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
122
+18%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+8%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48951431902371990201020202024Lasker
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,222
−67%since 2000
from $51,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(91)
Black11.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(93)
Black14.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4)
Asian3.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.5%(56)
Diversity Score
46
+77%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 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
12.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lasker, North Carolina?

Lasker, North Carolina has about 122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lasker, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lasker, North Carolina earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lasker, North Carolina expensive?

In Lasker, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,000.

How educated are people in Lasker, North Carolina?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lasker, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lasker, North Carolina?

About 31.5% of people in Lasker, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lasker, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lasker, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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