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Northlakes, NC

Census-designated place in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

Population

1,716

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,150

ZIP codes

0

Northlakes and its ZIP codes

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Northlakes at a glance

  • Northlakes is about 5.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $101,250 a year, 40% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,500 (27% above North Carolina).

Housing and community stats

Northlakes, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,250

Poverty rate

2.0%

Median home value

$366,500

Homeownership

83.6%

Bachelor's or higher

54.0%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (335), Irish Americans (175), Honduran Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Northlakes.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,038

25,294 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,611

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$562M

FY 2026, $6,971 per person

Caldwell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Northlakes, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.4%
  • Carpooled16.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Northlakes, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

583

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

137

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 30°F

47.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Northlakes, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

Cities near Northlakes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HickoryCity3.3 mi32.3
Long ViewTown3.8 mi4
RhodhissTown3.9 mi1.2
Granite FallsTown4 mi4.9
HildebranTown4.9 mi2.8
BethlehemCensus-designated place5 mi7.6
BrookfordTown5.1 mi0.6
St. StephensCensus-designated place5.5 mi9.1
Mountain ViewCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.7
IcardCensus-designated place6.5 mi3.8
SawmillsTown6.9 mi6.6
Connelly SpringsTown7.7 mi5
ConoverCity7.8 mi11.5
HudsonTown8.8 mi3.7
Rutherford CollegeTown9.2 mi2.3
NewtonCity11 mi13.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Northlakes, NC in?
Northlakes is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Northlakes, NC?
About 1,716 people live in Northlakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Northlakes?
Nearby places include Hickory (3.3 mi), Long View (3.8 mi), Rhodhiss (3.9 mi), Granite Falls (4 mi), Hildebran (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023