Lake County, TN

County

Cities in Lake County

Neighborhoods in Lake County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.4%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

475

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 10.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.5%
Working Age (35-54): 32.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 27.0%
High School / GED: 47.8%
Some College or Associate's: 15.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.7%
Single Parents: 15.7%
Couples & Adults: 26.4%
Living Alone: 44.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 22.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 72.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 27.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.2%
Spanish: 2.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 83.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources