Demographics & People — Lake, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 523 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 198 |
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| Family Households | 123 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4838 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 200 |
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| Black or African American | 307 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 162 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 130 |
| Other groups | 123 |
| English | 69 |
| Irish | 45 |
| German | 7 |
| Scottish | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 498 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 498 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8 |
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| Population 18+ | 344 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake, Mississippi.
