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Lawndale

North Carolina · 606 residents · 0.807 sq mi
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Lawndale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−6%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5466176897608311990201020202024Lawndale
2024739
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,104
+32%since 2000
from $13,002 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(477)
Black22.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(319)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(473)
Black15.3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(260)
Diversity Score
43
−14%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawndale, North Carolina?

Lawndale, North Carolina has about 606 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawndale, North Carolina earns about $34,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawndale, North Carolina expensive?

In Lawndale, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Lawndale, North Carolina?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lawndale, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawndale, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of people in Lawndale, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawndale, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawndale, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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