Population 870 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Junaluska
Household size in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.88 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake Junaluska average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 1.92 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −19.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Lake Junaluska skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Lake Junaluska (19.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Junaluska
Renters in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.9% of households in Lake Junaluska rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −20.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 42.7% of the housing in Lake Junaluska, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +7 | +6 |
Lake Junaluska is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $726 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,078 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Junaluska costs $1,078 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 43.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Junaluska
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lake Junaluska: 70.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake Junaluska is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Junaluska
| Period | Lake Junaluska | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lake Junaluska has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Junaluska compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Junaluska | 2.80 | 45.5 | 19.2% | 16.9% | 42.7% | 1964 | $1,078 | 70.6% | 92.5% | 1.1% |
| Waynesville | 2.22 | 48.1 | 8.5% | 31.9% | 19.4% | 1973 | $1,142 | 31.3% | 89.7% | 3.9% |
| Worley | 2.36 | 49.6 | 10.2% | 18.3% | 29.2% | 1989 | $1,228 | 34.3% | 89.0% | 2.9% |
| Clyde | 2.49 | 44.6 | 7.5% | 23.0% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,006 | 27.8% | 92.8% | 0.4% |
| Maggie Valley | 2.23 | 57.7 | 7.6% | 18.1% | 50.3% | 1989 | $1,009 | 30.1% | 95.8% | 1.8% |
| Cove Creek | 2.40 | 55.1 | 13.3% | 15.1% | 26.4% | 1984 | $1,121 | 26.2% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Canton | 2.36 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 24.8% | 17.5% | 1974 | $934 | 21.9% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Balsam | 2.14 | 51.6 | 10.3% | 22.9% | 31.5% | 1982 | $1,146 | 39.2% | 90.8% | 5.0% |
| Panther Creek | 2.80 | 47.5 | 9.6% | 18.2% | 25.2% | 1994 | $1,254 | 34.0% | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| Cruso | 1.99 | 54.0 | 7.6% | 19.3% | 30.6% | 1980 | $1,003 | 29.9% | 94.9% | 14.2% |
| Newfound | 2.50 | 53.4 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 17.8% | 1992 | $1,346 | 34.3% | 95.9% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Junaluska. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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