Lake City is a city located in Calhoun County Iowa. Lake City has a 2024 population of 1,653. Lake City is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake City is $75,483 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Lake City is 46.9 years: 45.9 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,498 | 90.68% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 2.38 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 341 | 2.77 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.35 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 59 | 3.15 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 38 | 3.58 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 4.46% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 13.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 484 | 38.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 276 | 21.99% |
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 | 1,149 | 1,088 | 254 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 74 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 22.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,956 | $67,500 | $54,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,923 | $72,115 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $49,583 | $30,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,792 | $40,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,838 | $57,708 | $33,800 |
| Some College | $39,167 | $59,722 | $28,889 |
$41,838
Average Earnings
$57,708
Average Male
$33,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.24% of Lake City residents speak only English, while 1.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,396 | 204 | 14.61% |
| Other | 24 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Hispanic, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.33% |
| Some College | 14.52% |
| High School | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Employed | 4.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,310 | $87,378 |
| Households | $64,375 | $75,483 |
| Married Families | $85,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,643 | $45,762 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 4.91% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 7.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
78.39%
Born in Lake City
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.64% of Lake City residents were born in the United States, with 78.39% having been born in Iowa. 0.36% 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 | 1,569 | -17 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,586 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,603 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 1,619 | -17 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 1,636 | -17 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 1,653 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 1,670 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,667 | -49 | -2.86% |
| 2021 | 1,716 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,720 | 87 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 1,633 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,643 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 1,660 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 1,672 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 1,664 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,670 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 1,682 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,691 | -20 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 1,711 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 1,724 | 0 | 0% |