2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,691
Lake County is a small rural county in Tennessee with a population of 6,691. The median household income is $30,500, 53% below the national average. The poverty rate is 32.3%, median home value is $107,000, and 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 61% below the national average.
Population
6,691
2023 estimate
Rank #2762 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$30,500
Household
Rank #3141 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$107,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2809 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3189 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
37.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
48% below Tennessee avg·53% below national avg
Poverty Rate
103% below Tennessee avg·116% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
50% below Tennessee avg·52% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$16,275
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
32.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
27.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
47% below Tennessee avg·49% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
45% below Tennessee avg·49% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
39% below Tennessee avg·38% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Tennessee avg·0% above national avg
Housing Units
2,497
Households
2,022
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,170
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
52% below Tennessee avg·61% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
17% below Tennessee avg·19% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
23.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.6%
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