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Lakeside

Colorado · 16 residents (2025 est.) · 0.188 sq mi
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Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. With a median age of 76.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4
−80%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−80%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
76.0
+73%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
281319251990201020202024Lakeside
20244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,275
+189%since 2000
from $16,339 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+3266%since 2010
from 0.014 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
55.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lakeside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−95.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
25.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2016
from 20.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Colorado?

Lakeside, Colorado has about 4 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Colorado?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeside, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeside, Colorado?

About 50.0% of people in Lakeside, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeside, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeside, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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