Lake County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,579 | — | #2,771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $28,814 | -61.7% | #3,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,900 | -65.3% | #3,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $532 | -54.3% | #3,143 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.2% | +155.4% | #3,108 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 6,579, making it the #2,771 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $28,814, ranking #3,156 out of 3,222 counties — 61.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $97,900 (-65.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $532/mo and the homeownership rate is 47.8%.
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84.7% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.6% below the national rate.
About Lake County, Tennessee
Lake County, Tennessee has a total population of 6,579, making it the 2,771st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $28,814, which ranks #3,156 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 61.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Lake County is $97,900, 65.3% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $532 per month. The homeownership rate is 47.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.3%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
All data for Lake County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.