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Seven Lakes, North Carolina
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Location in Moore County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.05 sq mi (26.03 km2) |
| • Land | 8.39 sq mi (21.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,900 |
| • Density | 584.17/sq mi (225.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27376
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-60515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402839 |
Seven Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It is located approximately 10–15 minutes from the Pinehurst #2, where three U.S. Opens have been held, in 1999, 2005, and 2014. In 2018, the population of the Seven Lakes CDP was 4,404.
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Features
The Seven Lakes community includes the North, South and West side communities. North and South operate under one Homeowners Association The West Side operates under a separate Homeowners association.
The main North side has seven lakes along with other amenities including horse stable providing trail rides for residences, a community pool, soccer field, basketball courts tennis courts, and playground. Additionally, the community has a private gym with pool and tennis club for use with additional membership. The two largest lakes are Sequoia and Echo which allow motor boat usage with the other lakes limited paddle or electric motors. The South side does not have any lakes for recreational activities, but includes an 18-hole golf course.
Areas
Seven Lakes West
- Seven Lakes West includes a large 1,000-acre (1.6 sq mi) spring-fed lake named Lake Auman.
- It is a community of 3,000 acres (12 m2).
- Voted as "America's 100 Best Master Planned Communities" by Where to Retire magazine.
- Includes swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball and walking trails.
- Includes an 18-hole golf course, named Beacon Ridge.
- Beacon Ridge is a Par 72 Golf Course, Built in 1989 it is a Gene Hamm design.
- Lake Auman participated in the Great North American Secchi Dip-In in 2001. The report basically said Lake Auman was the clearest lake south of the Great Lakes, east of the Rockies and north of Silver Springs Florida.
- Seven Lakes West has added a new addition to its community. Morgan Wood features lots with more than 3 acres (12,000 m2). These lots are zoned to accommodate home owners who want to own horses or those who would just like a large lot.
Seven Lakes North & South
- Communities that includes a full park & playground, with a pool.
- Horseback riding.
- Tennis Courts.
- a privately owned and operated Fitness Center that can be joined for a fee.
- 8 to 9 smaller lakes.
- Country Club with golf course.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25 km2), of which 8.2 square miles (21 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (16.33%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,900 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,283 | 87.41% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 174 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 144 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 | 4.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,900 people, 2,134 households, and 1,555 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Seven Lakes para niños
