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Lakesite

Tennessee · 1,856 residents · 1.74 sq mi
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Lakesite is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,856
+1%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,067 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6421K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lakesite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,015
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,969
+62%since 2000
from $22,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,692)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(49)
Asian1%(18)
Other3.4%(62)
Diversity Score18.5%(344)
Diversity Score
19
+429%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakesite, Tennessee?

Lakesite, Tennessee has about 1,856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakesite, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakesite, Tennessee earns about $83,015 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 $229,700, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Lakesite, Tennessee?

About 38.6% 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 6.0% 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 1,075 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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