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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake City

Florida · 9,927 residents · 14.305 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,927
−1%vs 2000
vs 9,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
694 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lake City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,619
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,161 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,086
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,697 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$312
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $472 in 2000
US average: $450
56.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.8% in 2000
43.7% rent
2.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(5,717)
Black37.1%(3,707)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(281)
Asian1%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(6,439)
1990
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(6,027)
Black38.5%(3,824)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(76)
Diversity Score62.2%(6,175)
62
−4%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.8%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake City, Florida?

Lake City, Florida has about 9,927 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Florida earns about $18,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Florida expensive?

In Lake City, Florida, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Florida?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Florida?

About 24.8% of people in Lake City, Florida 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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