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Lake View

Arkansas · 327 residents · 5.003 sq mi
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Lake View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 204 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,700. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
−38%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+38%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2663384114835551990201020202024Lake View
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,661
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$387
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
51.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+65%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7%(37)
Black91.7%(487)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(18)
Black93.3%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score14.4%(47)
Diversity Score
14
−14%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
46.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
70.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake View, Arkansas?

Lake View, Arkansas has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake View, Arkansas earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake View, Arkansas expensive?

In Lake View, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Lake View, Arkansas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake View, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake View, Arkansas?

About 27.8% of people in Lake View, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake View, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake View, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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