Lake County, Tennessee Population 2022
Lake County, Tennessee's estimated population is 5,843 with a growth rate of -6.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County, Tennessee is the 92nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 7,827 and has seen a growth of -25.35% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,428 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,968 | 1,540 | 63.43% |
| 1890 | 5,304 | 1,336 | 33.67% |
| 1900 | 7,368 | 2,064 | 38.91% |
| 1910 | 8,704 | 1,336 | 18.13% |
| 1920 | 9,075 | 371 | 4.26% |
| 1930 | 10,486 | 1,411 | 15.55% |
| 1940 | 11,235 | 749 | 7.14% |
| 1950 | 11,655 | 420 | 3.74% |
| 1960 | 9,572 | -2,083 | -17.87% |
| 1970 | 7,896 | -1,676 | -17.51% |
| 1980 | 7,455 | -441 | -5.59% |
| 1990 | 7,129 | -326 | -4.37% |
| 2010 | 7,827 | 698 | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 7,793 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 7,715 | -78 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 7,713 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 7,680 | -33 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 7,602 | -78 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 7,531 | -71 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 7,451 | -80 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 7,407 | -44 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 7,016 | -391 | -5.28% |
| 2020 | 6,625 | -391 | -5.57% |
| 2021 | 6,234 | -391 | -5.90% |
| 2022 | 5,843 | -391 | -6.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,877 | 67.06% |
| Black or African American | 2,024 | 27.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 92 | 1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 214 | 2.94% |
Lake County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,167 | 2.07 | 51.1 |
| Married | 805 | 2.87 | 65.5 |
| Male | 132 | 2.31 | 13.6 |
| Female | 314 | 2.63 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 916 | 1.14 | 43.2 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 536 | 9.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 954 | 16.94% |
| High School Graduate | 2,436 | 43.27% |
| Some College | 928 | 16.48% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 3.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 6.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 3.62% |
Lake County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| White | 3,870 | 2,903 | 414 |
| Black | 1,526 | 1,070 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 48 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 75 | 1 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | |
| Other Race | 58 | 58 | |
| Islander | 12 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Lake County, Tennessee Language by Age
Lake County, Tennessee Language
97.66% of Lake County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
Lake County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 182 | 86 | 47.25% |
| Black | 826 | 331 | 40.07% |
| White | 3,425 | 955 | 27.88% |
| Other | 9 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 90 | 18 | 20.00% |
31.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.44%
Male Poverty Rate
32.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 47.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 20.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.04%.
Lake County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Lake County, Tennessee 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 County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 6.98% |
| Black | 94 | 5.32% |
| Native American | 17 | 44.74% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6.42% |
Lake County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
26.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
30.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.6%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.33%
Born in Lake County, Tennessee
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.65% of Lake County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 73.33% having been born in Tennessee. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990