Lake Junaluska is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 3,219 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lake Junaluska is the 242nd largest community in North Carolina.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Lake Junaluska has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Also of interest is that Lake Junaluska has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Lake Junaluska telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Lake Junaluska is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Lake Junaluska’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
One of the benefits of Lake Junaluska is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 16.48 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
As is often the case in a small town, Lake Junaluska doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lake Junaluska. 52.64% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Lake Junaluska in 2018 was $36,050, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $144,200 for a family of four. However, Lake Junaluska contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Lake Junaluska home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lake Junaluska residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Lake Junaluska include English, Scots-Irish, German, British, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Lake Junaluska is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.