CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Lake Park

Georgia · 733 residents · 1.614 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Valdosta metro area
Compare
The short version

Lake Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,094. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
733
+34%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4386558721K1K1990201020202024Lake Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,094
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,359 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,248
+20%since 2000
from $17,715 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(419)
Black15.5%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(23)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(559)
Black14.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(42)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other3.3%(24)
Diversity Score49.5%(363)
Diversity Score
49
+15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+116%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lake Park

Hawthorne
Pop 1,505
Interlachen
Pop 1,502
Pierson
Pop 1,555
Black Hammock
Pop 1,290
Places similar to Lake Park
Head to head

Compare Lake Park to nearby cities

LAKE PARK VS
Valdosta
Income$45,925−10%
Home value$182,800−2%
Population56,186+3504%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE PARK VS
Bemiss
Income$92,842+82%
Home value$217,400+17%
Population9,201+490%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE PARK VS
Lake City
Income$56,472+11%
Home value$184,900−1%
Population12,788+720%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE PARK VS
Thomasville
Income$49,673−3%
Home value$205,200+10%
Population18,667+1097%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Park, Georgia?

Lake Park, Georgia has about 733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, Georgia earns about $51,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Park, Georgia expensive?

In Lake Park, Georgia, the median home is worth about $186,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, Georgia?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Park, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Park, Georgia?

About 23.4% of people in Lake Park, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Park, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Park, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 223 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Georgia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lake Park with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →