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Lawndale, NC


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Lawndale, North Carolina

Lawndale, North Carolina, in Cleveland county, is 23 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 42 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are 642 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Lawndale

In Lawndale, about 54% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Lawndale. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawndale had a median family income of $36,023.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Lawndale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lawndale that were owner-occupied was 70%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Lawndale has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lawndale, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lawndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLawndale Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lawndale Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Lawndale Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lawndale, NC

Comparing Lawndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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