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Northlake

South Carolina · 3,745 residents · 4.138 sq mi
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Northlake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $168,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,745
+2%since 2000
from 3,659 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
905 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,798
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,371 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,643
+13%since 2000
from $28,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,313)
Black6.8%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(735)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,183)
Black9.2%(344)
Hispanic / Latino2%(75)
Asian1.7%(64)
Other1.8%(68)
Diversity Score33%(1,234)
Diversity Score
33
+64%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlake, South Carolina?

Northlake, South Carolina has about 3,745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northlake, South Carolina?

The typical household in Northlake, South Carolina earns about $56,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northlake, South Carolina expensive?

In Northlake, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $168,300, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Northlake, South Carolina?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Northlake, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northlake, South Carolina?

About 7.9% of people in Northlake, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northlake, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Northlake, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 583 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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