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White Lake

North Carolina · 802 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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White Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,543. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
+52%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2965878781K1K1990201020202024White Lake
2024970
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,543
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,274
+62%since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,500
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
74.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(487)
Black3.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(675)
Black5.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(70)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(260)
Diversity Score
32
+81%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Lake, North Carolina?

White Lake, North Carolina has about 802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Lake, North Carolina?

The typical household in White Lake, North Carolina earns about $60,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Lake, North Carolina expensive?

In White Lake, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $231,500, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in White Lake, North Carolina?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Lake, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Lake, North Carolina?

About 12.9% of people in White Lake, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Lake, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, White Lake, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 409 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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