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Seven Lakes

North Carolina · 4,535 residents · 8.388 sq mi
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Seven Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,085. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $394,500. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,535
+41%since 2000
from 3,214 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
541 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+3%since 2000
from 60.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Seven Lakes
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,085
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,237 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,843
+52%since 2000
from $32,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+10%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $938 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+34%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,038)
Black3.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(359)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(3,630)
Black1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(212)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other13.6%(617)
Diversity Score42.3%(1,919)
Diversity Score
42
+279%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+109%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seven Lakes, North Carolina?

Seven Lakes, North Carolina has about 4,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seven Lakes, North Carolina?

The typical household in Seven Lakes, North Carolina earns about $91,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seven Lakes, North Carolina expensive?

In Seven Lakes, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $394,500, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Seven Lakes, North Carolina?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Seven Lakes, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seven Lakes, North Carolina?

About 8.8% of people in Seven Lakes, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seven Lakes, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Seven Lakes, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,491 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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