Lake Lure Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1027 people in the town, organized into 495 households, and 360 families living in the town. The population density was 75.6 people per square mile (29.19/kmē), giving it the 24th least densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 1957 housing units at an average density of 144.1 per square mile (55.64/kmē). The average household size was 2.07 persons, and the average family size was 2.38 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 10.4% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 14.1% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 36.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 103 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males. The median age was 58.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Lake Lure Town was 59.1 and 58.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 97.27% White, 1.46% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.78% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $38417, it is 215th wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $45833, it is North Carolina's 216th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $23459, it is the 103rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $21992, Males had a median income of $31071 versus $16042 for females.
In 2000, 105 pupils and students, of which 46.67% are male and 53.33% are female, 10.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.71% nursery or pri school, 7.62% kindergarten, 42.86% elementary school, 22.86% high school and 20.95% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1027 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1027 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1026 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1021 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1014 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1013 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1009 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1007 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1007 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1005 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1012 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| High school | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lure town, North Carolina | $38417 | $45833 | $23459 |
| Rutherford County, North Carolina | $31122 | $37787 | $16270 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |