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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake City

Texas · 526 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,146. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

526
+11%since 1990
from 472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
722 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
−11%since 1990
from 51.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3814765716667611990201020202024Lake City
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,146
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,457
+71%since 1990
from $11,931 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.7
−31%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.2%(260)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(162)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(281)
54
−3%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake City, Texas?

Lake City, Texas has about 526 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake City, Texas?

The typical household in Lake City, Texas earns about $31,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Texas expensive?

In Lake City, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Texas?

About 13.3% of people in Lake City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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