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Lake

Indiana · 765 residents · 3.944 sq mi
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Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,529. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $128,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
765
−11%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
194 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5015976947918872000201020202024Lake
2024705
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,529
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,339
+23%since 2000
from $17,280 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(792)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(32)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(87)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(731)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(71)
Diversity Score
9
−9%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Indiana?

Lake, Indiana has about 765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Lake, Indiana earns about $58,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $128,900.

How educated are people in Lake, Indiana?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake, Indiana?

About 2.6% of people in Lake, Indiana 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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