Lake is a town located in Scott County, Mississippi. Lake has a 2025 population of 463. Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake is $49,460 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.The median age in Lake is 35.4 years: 32.3 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lake includes 58.7% Black or African American, 38.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 307 | 58.7% |
White | 200 | 38.24% |
Two or more races | 12 | 2.29% |
Asian | 3 | 0.57% |
Other race | 1 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lake's average per capita income is $29,537. Household income levels show a median of $37,813. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $58,917 | - |
Families | $57,583 | $60,902 |
Households | $37,813 | $49,460 |
Non Families | $25,987 | $29,759 |
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