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Lakeview

Louisiana · 818 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Lakeview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 38% since 2019, a loss of 494 residents. Median home value is $120,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−38%since 2019
from 1,312 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
992 / sq mi
−38%since 2019
from 1,590 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+25%since 2019
from 40.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7129181K1K2K201020202024Lakeview
2024781
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,362 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,114
−6%since 2019
from $22,414 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $111,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $794 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
26.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+11%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(991)
Black22%(289)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score47.6%(624)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(509)
Black27.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score61.5%(503)
Diversity Score
61
+29%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+9%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Female
51.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Louisiana?

Lakeview, Louisiana has about 818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lakeview, Louisiana earns about $37,500 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 $120,900, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Louisiana?

About 25.3% 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 13.9% of people in Lakeview, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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