Lake Lure, NC is a small town located in the Hickory Nut Gorge of Rutherford County. With a population of 2,285, 28746 Lake Lure provides year-round outdoor activities and access to local businesses, organizations, and sporting events. The town has become a popular spot for hiking and visiting local waterfalls due to its proximity to Chimney Rock State Park. Visitors can also enjoy canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, horseback riding on trails throughout the area. There are several local organizations that offer many interesting activities throughout the year such as the Lake Lure Classical Academy which encourages children to explore nature through arts and science programs. Other notable entertainment spots include the Pit Stop Bar & Grill which hosts live music performances every month and The Esmeralda Inn which holds regular art shows from local artists in nearby villages. Finally, for those looking for fun things to do all year round there are several sporting events hosted by the Lake Lure Recreation Center ranging from soccer tournaments to 5K running races.
The population in Lake Lure (zip 28746) is 2,285. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lake Lure (zip 28746) is 58.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lake Lure (zip 28746) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lake Lure (zip 28746)
- 68.4% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 5.0% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Lake Lure (zip 28746)
- 93.6% are White
- 3.0% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander