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Lawndale, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Population
739
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
916
ZIP codes
0
Lawndale and its ZIP codes
Lawndale at a glance
- Lawndale is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,250, 46% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (60% below North Carolina) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Lawndale, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawndale, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,250
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (144), German Americans (39), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Lawndale.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Lawndale, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawndale, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawndale, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lawndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FallstonTown | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| PolkvilleCity | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| KingstownTown | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BelwoodTown | 5.1 mi | 12.3 |
| CasarTown | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| WacoTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| DellviewTown | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LattimoreTown | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| ShelbyCity | 9 mi | 22.4 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| CherryvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| MooresboroTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| EllenboroTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawndale, NC in?
- Lawndale is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lawndale, NC?
- About 739 people live in Lawndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawndale?
- Nearby places include Fallston (3.7 mi), Polkville (4.5 mi), Kingstown (4.8 mi), Belwood (5.1 mi), Casar (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023