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White Lake

North Carolina · 843 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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White Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,827. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,200. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
+59%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+29%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2965878781K1K1990201020202024White Lake
2024970
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,827
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,499
+63%since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(746)
Black3.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4%(34)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score20.3%(171)
Diversity Score
20
+13%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% 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
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Lake, North Carolina?

White Lake, North Carolina has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Lake, North Carolina earns about $51,827 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 $209,200, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in White Lake, North Carolina?

About 29.3% 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 20.0% 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 450 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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

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