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Arkansas · 1,833 residents (2025 est.) · 2.39 sq mi
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Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,434. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 679 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
−24%since 2000
from 2,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,833 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,434
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,883
+96%since 2000
from $12,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−10%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,139)
Black55.6%(1,570)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(39)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(1,810)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(699)
Black51.5%(1,105)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(317)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,624)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Arkansas?

Lake, Arkansas has about 2,144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lake, Arkansas earns about $41,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake, Arkansas expensive?

In Lake, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $133,000, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Lake, Arkansas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake, Arkansas?

About 18.8% of people in Lake, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 647 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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