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Lake City

County:
Columbia County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
14.469
State:
Florida

Lake City is a city located in Columbia County, Florida. Lake City has a 2026 population of 13,002. It is also the county seat of Columbia County. Lake City is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 5.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,345 in 2020.

The median household income in Lake City is $56,472 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Lake City is 36.9 years: 36 years for males, and 38.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

13K
Total Population
899
Density (mi²)
110 0.85%
Growth

Lake City Population

Lake City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,0021100.85%
202512,8921090.85%
202412,7831591.26%
202312,6241761.41%
202212,448560.45%
202112,392470.38%
202012,345110.09%
201912,3652872.38%
201812,078320.27%
201712,046840.7%
201611,9621251.06%
201511,83720.02%
201411,835440.37%
201311,791-100-0.84%
201211,891590.5%
201111,832-66-0.55%
201011,89820.02%
20009,980-25-0.25%
199010,0057488.08%
19809,257-1,318-12.46%
197010,5751,11011.73%
19609,4651,89425.02%
19507,5711,73529.73%
19405,8361,42032.16%
19304,4161,07532.18%
19203,341-1,691-33.6%
19105,0321,01925.39%
19004,013-9,317-69.89%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 36 years

Lake City Adults

There are 9,290 adults, (2,245 of whom are seniors) in Lake City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,207 (49.6%)
Male: 6,308 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lake City includes 57.54% White, 32.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,20157.54%
Black or African American4,07032.52%
Two or more races7355.87%
Other race3292.63%
Asian1671.33%
Native American130.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3552.84%
White1551.24%
Other race830.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,04656.3%
Black or African American4,07032.52%
Two or more races3803.04%
Other race2461.97%
Asian1671.33%
Native American130.1%

Lake City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lake City 's average per capita income is $37,733. Household income levels show a median of $56,472. The poverty rate stands at 19.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,469-
Families$66,741$94,977
Households$56,472$79,614
Non Families$29,721$47,169

$37,733

Average Income

$56,472

Median Household Income

19.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)