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Lakeview

Ohio · 1,184 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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Lakeview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,184
+10%since 2000
from 1,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lakeview
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,259
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,529
+46%since 2000
from $16,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,044)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,083)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score8.3%(99)
Diversity Score
8
+341%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Ohio?

Lakeview, Ohio has about 1,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Ohio?

The typical household in Lakeview, Ohio earns about $43,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, Ohio expensive?

In Lakeview, Ohio, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, Ohio?

About 19.3% of people in Lakeview, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeview, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeview, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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