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Lake City

Colorado · 408 residents · 0.828 sq mi
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Lake City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $246,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
+9%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+6%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1642723814895971990201020202024Lake City
2024561
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,295
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,486
+77%since 2000
from $23,392 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
79.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+73.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−43%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(376)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(37)
Diversity Score
9
+72%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.0 min
−54%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
19.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
Female
66.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Colorado?

Lake City, Colorado has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Colorado earns about $73,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Colorado expensive?

In Lake City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $246,400.

How educated are people in Lake City, Colorado?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Colorado?

About 7.4% of people in Lake City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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