Lake Park is a city located in Lowndes County Georgia. Lake Park has a 2024 population of 1,654. Lake Park is currently growing at a rate of 11.38% annually and its population has increased by 69.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 976 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Park is $92,429 with a poverty rate of 37.01%. The median age in Lake Park is 30.6 years: 41.6 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 666 | 69.23% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 21.31% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 358 | 2.69 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 148 | 2.89 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 138 | 3.11 | 2.2 | 97.8 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.2 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 13 | 2.62 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 2.5% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 7.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 356 | 59.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 83 | 13.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 430 | 50 |
| Black | 103 | 103 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 27 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,875 | $103,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,333 | $16,875 | $18,958 |
| Overall | $0 | $58,516 | $0 |
| Some College | $45,769 | $52,917 | $35,938 |
$0
Average Earnings
$58,516
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.92% of Lake Park residents speak only English, while 8.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 205 | 173 | 84.39% |
| White | 641 | 168 | 26.21% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 15 | 28.85% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
37.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.87%
Male Poverty Rate
54.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is White, with 26.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.92% |
| Some College | 14.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 45.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $99,841 |
| Households | $38,571 | $92,429 |
| Married Families | $96,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $45,502 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 4.7% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 42.31% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 28.95% |
| Black | 4 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.99%
Born in Lake Park
95.32%
Native Born
4.68%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
95.32% of Lake Park residents were born in the United States, with 62.99% having been born in Georgia. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,503 | 170 | 7.29% |
| 2028 | 2,333 | 170 | 7.86% |
| 2027 | 2,163 | 169 | 8.48% |
| 2026 | 1,994 | 170 | 9.32% |
| 2025 | 1,824 | 170 | 10.28% |
| 2024 | 1,654 | 169 | 11.38% |
| 2023 | 1,485 | 69 | 4.87% |
| 2022 | 1,416 | 242 | 20.61% |
| 2021 | 1,174 | 198 | 20.29% |
| 2020 | 976 | -235 | -19.41% |
| 2019 | 1,211 | 157 | 14.9% |
| 2018 | 1,054 | 172 | 19.5% |
| 2017 | 882 | 156 | 21.49% |
| 2016 | 726 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 732 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 736 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 735 | -11 | -1.47% |
| 2012 | 746 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 741 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 737 | 0 | 0% |