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Lake Royale, NC
Census-designated place in Franklin County, North Carolina.
Population
3,168
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
487
ZIP codes
0
Lake Royale and its ZIP codes
Lake Royale at a glance
- Lake Royale is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,806, 49% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,400 and median rent is $1,390 a month.
Local data for Lake Royale, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Royale, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,806
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,390/mo
Homeownership
94.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Irish Americans (228), French Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Lake Royale.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,429
14,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,112
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $6,745 per person
How people get to work
Lake Royale, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Royale, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
86
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Royale, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Lake Royale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BunnTown | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring HopeTown | 4.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MomeyerTown | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LouisburgTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| CastaliaTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ZebulonTown | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| MiddlesexTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| NashvilleTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| BaileyTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RolesvilleTown | 16 mi | 7 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| WendellTown | 16 mi | 9.4 |
| SimsTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| YoungsvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Red OakTown | 17 mi | 19.5 |
| FranklintonTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Royale, NC in?
- Lake Royale is in Franklin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lake Royale, NC?
- About 3,168 people live in Lake Royale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Royale?
- Nearby places include Bunn (3.5 mi), Spring Hope (4.8 mi), Momeyer (7.9 mi), Louisburg (11 mi), Castalia (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023