Lake Lure is a town located in Rutherford County North Carolina. Lake Lure has a 2024 population of 1,393. Lake Lure is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Lure is $125,289 with a poverty rate of 7.92%. The median age in Lake Lure is 61.6 years: 58.7 years for males, and 64.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Lure was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,476 | 93.71% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 5.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 836 | 1.88 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 450 | 2.32 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.07 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 24 | 3.71 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 21 | 3.57 | 0 | 100 |
2.37
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 2.6% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 10.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 488 | 35.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 20.62% |
| High School Graduate | 174 | 12.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 247 | 17.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,289 | 1,248 | 717 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 75 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 62 | 36 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,594 | $84,583 | $36,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $149,000 | $168,796 | $54,091 |
| High School Graduate | $30,952 | $31,310 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $13,542 |
| Overall | $54,342 | $72,000 | $36,316 |
| Some College | $37,031 | $60,795 | $36,133 |
$54,342
Average Earnings
$72,000
Average Male
$36,316
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.83% of Lake Lure residents speak only English, while 5.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 123 | 8.47% |
| Islander | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
7.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.12%
Male Poverty Rate
5.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Lure is Islander, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Lure is White, with 8.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.64% |
| Some College | 12.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 94.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
| Female Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,750 | $175,660 |
| Households | $75,259 | $125,289 |
| Married Families | $129,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,216 | $51,161 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 11.58% |
| Islander | 6 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.38%
Born in Lake Lure
96%
Native Born
4%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96% of Lake Lure residents were born in the United States, with 28.38% having been born in North Carolina. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,424 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,418 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,412 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 1,405 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,399 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,393 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,387 | 12 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 1,375 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 1,370 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,368 | 216 | 18.75% |
| 2019 | 1,152 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,147 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,144 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 1,141 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 1,146 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,148 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 1,153 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,158 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,161 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,166 | 0 | 0% |