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Northlakes

North Carolina · 1,716 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Northlakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,250. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,716
+23%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northlakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,692 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,447
+45%since 2000
from $27,285 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
+19%since 2010
from 0.275 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,361)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,593)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(69)
Asian1.2%(20)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score17%(292)
Diversity Score
17
+457%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlakes, North Carolina?

Northlakes, North Carolina has about 1,716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northlakes, North Carolina earns about $101,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northlakes, North Carolina expensive?

In Northlakes, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $366,500.

How educated are people in Northlakes, North Carolina?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northlakes, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northlakes, North Carolina?

About 2.0% of people in Northlakes, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northlakes, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Northlakes, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 492 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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