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Mississippi · 470 residents (2025 est.) · 5.056 sq mi
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Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,143. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
+28%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:470 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2713424144855561990201020202024Lake
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,143
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,179
+57%since 2000
from $12,858 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+6%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+73%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(181)
Black55.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(171)
Black61.5%(321)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other4.8%(25)
Diversity Score64%(334)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Mississippi?

Lake, Mississippi has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lake, Mississippi earns about $32,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake, Mississippi expensive?

In Lake, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Lake, Mississippi?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake, Mississippi?

About 15.5% of people in Lake, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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