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Northlakes

North Carolina · 1,543 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Northlakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $219,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
1,543
+11%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+22%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northlakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,895
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,688
+56%since 2000
from $27,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,388)
Black1.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(38)
Asian2.7%(42)
Other5.3%(82)
Diversity Score27.6%(426)
Diversity Score
28
+802%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+120%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlakes, North Carolina?

Northlakes, North Carolina has about 1,543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northlakes, North Carolina earns about $82,895 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 $219,500.

How educated are people in Northlakes, North Carolina?

About 48.2% 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 2.3% 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 319 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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