Lake Junaluska
Census-designated place in Haywood County, North Carolina
Lake Junaluska is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Haywood County, North Carolina, with 3,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,559 ft (780 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waynesville, 3.4 miles SW.
- 3,219residents (2020 Census)
- 2,559 ftelevation · 780 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 608 / sq mipopulation density
- 28745ZIP code
About Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska is a census-designated place (CDP) in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States, and an artificial lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lake Junaluska is named after nearby Mount Junaluska (now North Eaglenest Mountain), which was named after a Cherokee leader in the early nineteenth century. As of the 2020 census, Lake Junaluska had a population of 3,219.
The 200-acre (81 ha) manmade lake of the same name is surrounded by private residences and the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. The lake is fed primarily from Richland Creek and discharges into the creek, maintaining an approximately constant lake level. The dam that formed the lake was constructed between 1911 and 1913. Richland Creek is a tributary to the Pigeon River. Water sports at the lake include canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, plus swimming in the lakeside swimming pool. To maintain a quiet environment, only electric trolling motors are permitted to operate on the lake. There is a 2.3-mile (3.7 km) paved walking trail and an extended 3.8-mile walking trail around the lake. Lake Junaluska also has an 18-hole golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, and dedicated bocce ball, corn hole and shuffleboard courts. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, as is Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Lake Junaluska was formerly the site of the headquarters of the World Methodist Council.
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Living in Lake Junaluska
- Median household income
- $66,165
- Median home value
- $389,200
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Lake Junaluska had 3,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 608 per sq mi (235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Junaluska at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Haywood County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5302° N, 82.9728° W |
| ZIP code | 28745 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3736480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Junaluska
- Waynesville3.4 mi SW
- Clyde3.5 mi E
- Maggie Valley5.0 mi W
- West Canton6.1 mi E
- Canton7.6 mi E
- Sylva17.5 mi SW
- Webster18.6 mi SW
- Cherokee18.7 mi W
- Dillsboro19.2 mi SW
- Cullowhee19.2 mi SW
- Bent Creek20.1 mi E
- Forest Hills20.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Junaluska
What county is Lake Junaluska in?
Lake Junaluska is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lake Junaluska, NC?
3,219 people lived in Lake Junaluska at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Junaluska, NC?
The ZIP code of Lake Junaluska is 28745.
What is the elevation of Lake Junaluska?
2,559 feet (780 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Junaluska?
Waynesville (3.4 mi), Clyde (3.5 mi), Maggie Valley (5.0 mi), West Canton (6.1 mi), Canton (7.6 mi).
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