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Lake County

Tennessee · 6,249 residents (2025 est.) · 165.785 sq mi
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Lake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,814. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,375 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,900. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,579
−17%since 2000
from 7,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 45 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lake County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(265)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(197)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(351)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(242)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(371)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.7%(1,033)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(1,055)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(1,104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(882)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(647)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(351)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(81)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,814
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,062
+49%since 2000
from $10,794 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+12%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
19
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(5,268)
Black31%(2,464)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(109)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(4,224)
Black22.3%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(206)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other9.9%(651)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
6
−67%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(109)
Puerto Rican0.4%(27)
Venezuelan0.3%(20)
Ecuadorian0.2%(13)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(32)
Korean0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American12.3%(810)
Irish12.2%(800)
German7%(460)
English7%(458)
Italian1.2%(80)
Polish1%(66)
Dutch1%(64)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(60)
Scottish0.8%(53)
Norwegian0.7%(48)
Welsh0.3%(18)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.2%(13)
Nigerian0.1%(6)
French0.1%(5)
Czech0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.8%(1,715)
Married29.7%(1,090)
Widowed3.4%(124)
Divorced20.1%(736)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(577)
Married40.2%(845)
Widowed14.2%(299)
Divorced18.1%(380)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Tennessee?

Lake County, Tennessee has about 6,579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lake County, Tennessee earns about $28,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Tennessee expensive?

In Lake County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Tennessee?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Tennessee?

About 32.2% of people in Lake County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 550 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 38079ZIP 38080ZIP 38077
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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