Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 6,159 with a growth rate of -1.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 94th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,827 and has seen a growth of -21.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 5,601 adults, (1,079 of whom are seniors) in Lake County.
Female: 2,462 (37.4%)
Male: 4,117 (62.6%)
The racial composition of Lake County includes 65.13% White, 22.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,285 | 65.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,477 | 22.45% |
| Two or more races | 655 | 9.96% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.27% |
Lake County's average per capita income is $29,863. Household income levels show a median of $28,814. The poverty rate stands at 32.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,792 | - |
| Families | $42,045 | $57,547 |
| Households | $28,814 | $49,017 |
| Non Families | $20,806 | $35,788 |
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