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Lakeside

Virginia · 12,203 residents · 4.324 sq mi
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Lakeside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,203
+9%since 2000
from 11,157 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,822 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Lakeside
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,104
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,661
+42%since 2000
from $22,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+69%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(9,493)
Black8.6%(962)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(273)
Asian1.4%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(3,224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(7,909)
Black15.9%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,311)
Asian3%(364)
Other5.2%(632)
Diversity Score67%(8,176)
Diversity Score
67
+132%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Virginia?

Lakeside, Virginia has about 12,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside, Virginia?

The typical household in Lakeside, Virginia earns about $55,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeside, Virginia expensive?

In Lakeside, Virginia, the median home is worth about $194,900, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Virginia?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeside, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeside, Virginia?

About 10.4% of people in Lakeside, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeside, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeside, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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