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Lake City

Texas · 447 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 $39,904. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
−15%since 2000
from 526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+12%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3814765716667611990201020202024Lake City
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,904
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,610
+40%since 2000
from $20,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(260)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(177)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(273)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−23%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Texas?

Lake City, Texas has about 447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, Texas earns about $39,904 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Texas?

About 12.7% 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 12.5% of people in Lake City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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