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Lakeview

Louisiana · 781 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Lakeview is home to 781 people in Louisiana. At a median age of 53.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 27.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 73% were living in the same home a year earlier. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

781
−8%since 2023
from 846 in 2023
2010 – 2024
947 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 1,025 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Population, 20102024
7129181K1K2K201020202024Lakeview
2024781
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(22)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.8%(108)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.5%(66)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546%(47)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.2%(181)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.5%(98)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$59,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,381 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,037
−1%since 2023
from $34,447 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.421
+3%since 2023
from 0.407 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$157,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$890
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $868 in 2023
US average: $1,442
62.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
37.4% rent
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.01 people
−2%since 2023
from 2.06 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+44%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(590)
Black17%(144)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(531)
Black20.7%(162)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
60
+3%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.4%(81)
Ancestry
English21.3%(166)
Irish11.8%(92)
German8.6%(67)
French3.8%(30)
American3.3%(26)
Italian1.7%(13)
Belgian0.9%(7)
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−6%since 2023
from 22.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.4%
US average: 74.6%
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.7%
US average: 95.5%
73.4%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.3%(176)
Married26.1%(106)
Widowed10.3%(42)
Divorced20.2%(82)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(59)
Married53.2%(158)
Widowed22.2%(66)
Divorced4.7%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
43.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.0%
US average: 13.8%
22.5%
US average: 18.4%
32.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)33.9%(42)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.6%(38)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era46%(57)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 124 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Louisiana?

Lakeview, Louisiana has about 781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lakeview, Louisiana earns about $59,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, Louisiana expensive?

In Lakeview, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, Louisiana?

About 27.4% of people in Lakeview, Louisiana 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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