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Lakesite

Tennessee · 1,826 residents · 1.74 sq mi
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Lakesite is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $182,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
−1%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6421K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lakesite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,081
+32%since 2000
from $22,831 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,813)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,737)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score11.9%(216)
Diversity Score
12
+239%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakesite, Tennessee?

Lakesite, Tennessee has about 1,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakesite, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakesite, Tennessee earns about $70,250 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 $182,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Lakesite, Tennessee?

About 30.7% 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 10.3% 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 1,045 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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

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