Demographics & People — Lake Royale, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,959 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 47.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,304 |
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| Family Households | 916 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0998 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,774 |
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| Black or African American | 23 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,151 |
| Other groups | 845 |
| German | 697 |
| English | 529 |
| Irish | 247 |
| Scottish | 179 |
| Welsh | 136 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| Italian | 129 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 62 |
Language
| English Only | 2,845 |
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| Spanish | 75 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,920 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 336 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,675 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Royale, North Carolina.
