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Lake County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Tiptonville

Lake County's estimated 2025 population is 6,041 with a growth rate of -2.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 94th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,827 and has seen a growth of -22.82% since that time.

6,041
Total Population
36
Population Density (mi²)
94
Population Rank (State)
-153 -2.47%
Annual Population Growth

Lake County Population

Lake County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lake County includes 66.13% White, 22.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,42566.13%
Black or African American1,49322.31%
Two or more races5638.41%
Other race1021.52%
Native American731.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander180.27%
Asian170.25%

Lake County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lake County's average per capita income is $29,920. Household income levels show a median of $30,500. The poverty rate stands at 32.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$49,276-
Families$39,522$54,309
Households$30,500$48,831
Non Families$18,194$38,398

$29,920

Average Income

$30,500

Median Household Income

32.33%

Poverty Rate