Census-designated place · North Carolina
Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina
Lake Norman of Iredell, census-designated place, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Lake Norman of Iredell had 12,494 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,014). GEOID 3736511.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,494
±1,014 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,395
Median household income
$173,542
±$41,160 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$887,400
±$46,358 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,327
±$210 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Lake Norman of Iredell and what county is it in?
Lake Norman of Iredell is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Iredell County, North Carolina. It covers 10.1 square miles of land, 1,129 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Norman of Iredell is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Norman of Iredell, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Norman of Iredell's population at 12,494 (±1,014). The 2020 Census counted 11,395 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Norman of Iredell is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Iredell | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,494 ±1,014 | 196,544 | +4,298 |
| Households | 4,580 ±354 | 76,344 | +1,195 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.15 | 2.55 | +0.31 |
| Housing units | 5,300 ±340 | 84,199 | +1,062 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Norman of Iredell?
The median resident of Lake Norman of Iredell is 48.3 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Iredell | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 ±2.9 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±3.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±3.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±1.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | +5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±3.6 pts | 72.7% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5% ±3.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 9.0% | −4.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±0.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.2% ±4.7 pts | 34.1% | +29.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.6% ±3.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±3.6 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.7% ±2.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Norman of Iredell earn?
Half of Lake Norman of Iredell's 4,580 households earn less than $173,542 a year (±$41,160), against $81,419 in Iredell County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $99,822 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $73,720 after inflation. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Iredell | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $173,542 ±$41,160 | $81,419 | +$73,720 |
| Mean household income | $251,230 ±$29,846 | $113,658 | – |
| Per capita income | $92,512 ±$11,363 | $45,398 | +$33,184 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 10.0% | −3.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Norman of Iredell?
Owners occupy 94.9% of Lake Norman of Iredell's occupied homes and renters 5.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $887,400 by its owner (±$46,358). The median renter pays $1,327 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Iredell | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $887,400 ±$46,358 | $321,400 | +$412,721 |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 ±$210 | $1,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8% ±25.5 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,224 ±$257 | $1,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.9% ±1.9 pts | 71.9% | +12.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,300 ±340 | 84,199 | +1,062 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.7% ±22.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.8% ±1.8 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1% ±3.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Norman of Iredell work and get to work?
64.8% of Lake Norman of Iredell's workers drive alone and 28.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Iredell | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9% ±4.1 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±6.0 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.1% ±5.4 pts | 14.6% | +18.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±3.1 | 25.1 min | −8.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Norman of Iredell?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Norman of Iredell, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $149,936 (Tract 614.01) to $204,559 (Tract 614.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 614.06Iredell County | 5,754 | $204,559 |
| Tract 614.01Iredell County | 5,485 | $149,936 |
| Tract 614.05Iredell County | 3,507 | $140,600 |
| Tract 614.02Iredell County | 6,946 | $108,934 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Norman of Iredell) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Norman of Iredell compare with other places in North Carolina?
Lake Norman of Iredell ranks 4th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 82nd | 443 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th | 443 |
| Median household income | 4th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 4th | 443 |
| Median home value | 5th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 97th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 339th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 421 |
| Median age | 84th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 17th | 443 |
| Work from home | 30th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 73rd | 439 |
Lake Norman of Iredell's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Norman of Iredell?
12 of the 57 figures for Lake Norman of Iredell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
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