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Lake City

Illinois · 69 residents · 0.387 sq mi
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Lake City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2021. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
+82%vs 2021
vs 38 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
+82%vs 2021
vs 98 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
−27%vs 2021
vs 70.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
3251719011020202024Lake City
202492
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,750
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
Per capita income
$32,880
+82%vs 2021
vs $18,045 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−17.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
US average: $265,253
Owner-occupied
94.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
5.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(25)
Black34.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.3%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−93%vs 2021
vs 56 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+28.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
+43.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.5% in 2021
Female
44.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.5% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Illinois?

Lake City, Illinois has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Illinois earns about $65,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Illinois expensive?

In Lake City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,700.

How educated are people in Lake City, Illinois?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in Lake City, Illinois 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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