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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakesite

Tennessee · 1,845 residents · 1.74 sq mi
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Lakesite is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,219. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,064 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $121,800. Households here earn about 49% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,845
+136%since 1990
from 781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,060 / sq mi
+136%since 1990
from 449 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+24%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6421K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lakesite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,219
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,831
+55%since 1990
from $14,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
13.3% rent
2.2
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(741)
Black1.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.9%(7)
Diversity Score15.4%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,813)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score3.5%(65)
4
−77%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.9 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 Lakesite, Tennessee?

Lakesite, Tennessee has about 1,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakesite, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakesite, Tennessee earns about $54,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakesite, Tennessee expensive?

In Lakesite, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $121,800, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Lakesite, Tennessee?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakesite, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakesite, Tennessee?

About 7.5% of people in Lakesite, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakesite, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakesite, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,064 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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