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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lake City

Arkansas · 2,082 residents · 3.153 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,082
+6%since 2000
from 1,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lake City
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.7%(140)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.7%(160)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.3%(172)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.9%(144)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(112)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.8%(267)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.4%(279)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.3%(257)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(225)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.5%(178)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.8%(99)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.4%(49)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,281
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,407
+23%since 2000
from $14,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,918)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,000)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(32)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(16)
Ancestry
Irish15.2%(321)
American13%(274)
German9.6%(203)
Dutch5%(106)
English3.7%(78)
Swedish1.1%(23)
Scottish0.9%(19)
Italian0.9%(18)
Croatian0.7%(15)
Norwegian0.6%(12)
Polish0.6%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(12)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(11)
Lithuanian0.5%(10)
Russian0.4%(8)
Australian0.2%(4)
Czech0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(377)
Married49.2%(492)
Widowed6.3%(63)
Divorced6.9%(69)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(220)
Married49.3%(524)
Widowed19.2%(204)
Divorced10.8%(115)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Arkansas?

Lake City, Arkansas has about 2,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lake City, Arkansas earns about $33,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Arkansas expensive?

In Lake City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Arkansas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Arkansas?

About 18.3% of people in Lake City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 249 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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