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Lasker

North Carolina · 64 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,400. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−38%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
+31%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48951431902371990201020202024Lasker
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,512
−58%since 2000
from $51,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
18.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(58)
Black1.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian1.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(8)
Diversity Score
12
−54%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lasker, North Carolina?

Lasker, North Carolina has about 64 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lasker, North Carolina expensive?

In Lasker, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Lasker, North Carolina?

About 11.4% 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 43.2% 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 79 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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