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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake

Mississippi · 408 residents · 5.056 sq mi
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Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,300. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

408
+7%since 1990
from 383 in 1990
1990 – 2025
81 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+21%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2713424144855561990201020202024Lake
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,333
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,858
+81%since 1990
from $7,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
17.7% rent
1.4
−20%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(188)
Black50.9%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(181)
Black55.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(252)
62
−1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Mississippi?

Lake, Mississippi has about 408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lake, Mississippi earns about $28,333 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 $39,300, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Lake, Mississippi?

About 14.7% 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 21.6% 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 25 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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