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Lake City

Texas · 509 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Lake City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−3%since 2000
from 526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+9%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3814765716667611990201020202024Lake City
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,036
−17%since 2000
from $20,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(162)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.5%(281)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(320)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score58.7%(299)
Diversity Score
59
+10%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−2%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Texas?

Lake City, Texas has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Texas earns about $43,438 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 $47,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Texas?

About 9.8% 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 19.8% 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 37 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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