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Lake City

Georgia · 2,952 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Lake City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,600. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,952
+2%since 2000
from 2,886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
−9%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,042
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,102
+8%since 2000
from $15,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $701 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
53.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(1,406)
Black31.8%(918)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(216)
Asian9.7%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.7%(2,271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(483)
Black39.6%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(677)
Asian17.7%(522)
Other1.9%(57)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,672)
Diversity Score
91
+15%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
31.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Georgia?

Lake City, Georgia has about 2,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Georgia earns about $51,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Georgia expensive?

In Lake City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Georgia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Georgia?

About 13.6% of people in Lake City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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