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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake

Arkansas · 2,791 residents · 2.39 sq mi
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Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 48.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,791
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,168 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,301
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,937
−45%vs 2000
vs $12,677 in 2000
US average: $14,340
48.7%
+12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $366 in 2000
US average: $450
56.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
43.9% rent
3.2
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,098)
Black59.7%(1,665)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,732)
62
−3%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.3%
−20.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Arkansas?

Lake, Arkansas has about 2,791 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lake, Arkansas earns about $12,301 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 $39,500, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Lake, Arkansas?

About 10.9% 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 48.7% of people in Lake, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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