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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northlakes

North Carolina · 1,390 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Northlakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,692. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $150,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
+14%since 1990
from 1,224 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
932 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 820 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+12%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northlakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,692
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,933 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,285
+29%since 1990
from $21,226 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
7.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,361)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.1%(43)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlakes, North Carolina?

Northlakes, North Carolina has about 1,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Northlakes, North Carolina earns about $67,692 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 $150,600, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Northlakes, North Carolina?

About 41.8% 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 2.4% 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 166 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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