Lake is a town located in Scott County Mississippi. Lake has a 2024 population of 465. Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake was:
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% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 198 | 2.64 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.28 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 65 | 3.38 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Female | 52 | 3.46 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 6 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 22.46% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.6% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 38.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 48 | 14.37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 147 | 2 |
| White | 138 | 104 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,143 | $68,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,345 | $35,952 | $27,721 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,537 | $35,298 | $28,603 |
| Some College | $27,059 | $0 | $32,917 |
$29,537
Average Earnings
$35,298
Average Male
$28,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lake residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 50 | 25% |
| Black | 307 | 40 | 13.03% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
21.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake is Black, with 13.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 16.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
| Some College | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,583 | $60,902 |
| Households | $37,813 | $49,460 |
| Married Families | $58,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,987 | $29,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.82% |
| Black | 3 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
57%
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
89.67%
Born in Lake
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.66% of Lake residents were born in the United States, with 89.67% having been born in Mississippi. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 454 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 456 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 458 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 461 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 463 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 465 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 468 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 467 | -4 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 471 | -4 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 475 | 144 | 43.5% |
| 2019 | 331 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 330 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 333 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 334 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 333 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 335 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 333 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 334 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 335 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 336 | 0 | 0% |