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Lake

Mississippi · 475 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 $49,091. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+16%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+12%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713424144855561990201020202024Lake
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,091
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,407
+66%since 2000
from $12,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(220)
Black48%(228)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.4%(311)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake, Mississippi?

Lake, Mississippi has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lake, Mississippi earns about $49,091 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 $90,900, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Lake, Mississippi?

About 1.9% 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 14.2% 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 92 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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