State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
286.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.93%
Growth Since 2010
-1.85%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lake, Mississippi Population 2021
318
Lake is a city located in Scott County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 318, it is the 241st largest city in Mississippi and the 15111th largest city in the United States . Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 324 in 2010. Lake reached it's highest population of 336 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Lake has a population density of 287 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lake is $51,328 with a poverty rate of 20.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $594 per month, and the median house value is $72,500. The median age in Lake is 28.7 years, 28.5 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake was:
- Black or African American: 61.73%
- White: 38.27%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Lake, Mississippi is 318 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 327.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 324.
Lake, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 271 | 61.73% |
| White | 168 | 38.27% |
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Lake Population by Race
Lake Population Pyramid $2021
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Lake Population by Age
Lake Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158 | 2.78 | 70.9 |
| Married | 51 | 3.25 | 72.5 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.07 | 89.1 |
| Female | 46 | 3.89 | 58.7 |
| Male | 15 | 3 | 46.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
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Lake Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 17.44% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 39.53% |
| Some College | 71 | 27.52% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.78% |
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Lake Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lake Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 111 | 6 |
| Black | 121 | 93 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.38%.
Lake Educational Attainment by Race
Lake Language by Age
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Lake Language
100.00% of Lake residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Lake Language
20.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.81%
Male Poverty Rate
31.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake is Black, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.92%.
Lake Poverty
Lake Poverty Rate by Education
Lake Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake Married by Age and Sex
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Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lake Marital Status by Race
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Lake Marital Status
Lake Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 5.84% |
| Black | 2 | 1.20% |
Lake Veterans by Race
Lake Veterans by Education
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20.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lake Veterans by Education
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51.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
Lake Employment by Age
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Lake Employment by Race
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Lake Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Lake residents were born in the United States, with 90.21% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Lake Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 318 | -3 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 321 | -3 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 324 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 327 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 331 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 331 | -2 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 333 | -2 | -0.60% |
| 2014 | 335 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 333 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 334 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2011 | 335 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 336 | 0.00% |