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Lake County

Tennessee · 7,832 residents · 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 $24,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,400. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,832
−2%since 2000
from 7,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lake County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,813
+9%since 2000
from $10,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(5,268)
Black31%(2,464)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(109)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(4,486)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(5,409)
Black27.6%(2,162)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(136)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other2%(157)
Diversity Score56.5%(4,427)
Diversity Score
57
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
10.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
36.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Tennessee?

Lake County, Tennessee has about 7,832 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Tennessee earns about $24,700 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Tennessee?

About 5.2% 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 28.7% of people in Lake County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 703 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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