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Northlake

South Carolina · 3,818 residents · 4.138 sq mi
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Northlake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $174,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,818
+4%since 2000
from 3,659 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
923 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Northlake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,788
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,371 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,498
+40%since 2000
from $28,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(3,121)
Black9.6%(366)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(96)
Asian2.3%(87)
Other2%(75)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,404)
Diversity Score
37
+83%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlake, South Carolina?

Northlake, South Carolina has about 3,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northlake, South Carolina earns about $79,788 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 $174,500, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Northlake, South Carolina?

About 37.6% 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 9.4% 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 656 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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