Lake City, AR

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Population

2,425

5.64% decline

Median Age

39.2


Median Household Income

$44,514

8.58% growth

Poverty Rate

17.4%


Number of Employees

1,009

0.884% decline

Median Property Value

$78,600

8.71% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Lake City, AR had a population of 2.43k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $44,514. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Lake City, AR declined from 2,570 to 2,425, a -5.64% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,995 to $44,514, a 8.58% increase.

The population of Lake City, AR is 96.3% White Alone, 2.31% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.11% Two or More Races. 2.77% of the people in Lake City, AR speak a non-English language, and 99% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Lake City, AR is $78,600, and the homeownership rate is 66.9%. Most people in Lake City, AR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake City, AR is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Lake City, AR employs 1.01k people. The largest industries in Lake City, AR are Manufacturing (262 people), Retail Trade (124 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (119 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($51,071), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,643), and Transportation & Warehousing ($44,286).

Median household income in Lake City, AR is $44,514. Males in Lake City, AR have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,953. The income inequality in Lake City, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,514

2017 value

± $3,734

8.58%

1 Year Growth

± 14.5%

Households in Lake City, AR have a median annual income of $44,514, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,995 in 2016, which represents a 8.58% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$53,721

Average Male Salary

± $1,816

$38,953

Average Female Salary

± $1,246

In 2017, full-time male employees in Lake City, AR made 1.38 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $55,861 ± $11,571

  2. White

    $43,596 ± $1,206

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $38,912 ± $29,718

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Lake City, AR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Lake City, AR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake City, AR is from Arkansas.

0.453

2017 Wage GINI

0.453

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0272% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lake City, AR was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake City, AR (410 out of 2.36k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    410 ± 104

  2. Black

    0 ± 56

  3. Native American

    0 ± 56

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake City, AR is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.01k

2017 Value

± 154

-0.884%

1 Year decline

± 21.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lake City, AR declined at a rate of -0.884%, from 1.02k employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake City, AR, are Production Occupations (157 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (150 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake City, AR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lake City, AR, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (157 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (150 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (105 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lake City, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7.49 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (2.74 times), and Production Occupations (2.68 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lake City, AR, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($62,500), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($60,714), and Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, & Media Occupations ($47,604).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.01k

2017 Value

± 154

-0.884%

1 Year decline

± 21.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lake City, AR declined at a rate of -0.884%, from 1.02k employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake City, AR, are Manufacturing (262 people), Retail Trade (124 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake City, AR, though some of these residents may live in Lake City, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Lake City, AR, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (262 people), Retail Trade (124 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (119 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lake City, AR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5.95 times higher than expected), Utilities (4.37 times), and Manufacturing (2.56 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lake City, AR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($51,071), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,643), and Transportation & Warehousing ($44,286).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $24.5B

  2. Meat/seafood

    $17.5B

  3. Mixed freight

    $8.54B

In 2015, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $24.5B, followed by Meat/seafood with $17.5B and Mixed freight and $8.54B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$150B

2015 Value

$228B

Projected 2045 Value

52.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arkansas trade was $150B. This is expected to increase 52.4% to $228B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Mississippi

    $12.4B

  2. Texas

    $11.4B

  3. Missouri

    $7.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Mississippi with $12.4B, followed by Texas with $11.4B and Missouri and $7.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

91.9% of the population of Lake City, AR has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 3.56% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Lake City, AR was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Lake City, AR see 1522 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.588% decrease from the previous year (1531 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.2%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1522 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1522 patients per year. This represents a 0.588% decrease from the previous year (1531 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,906

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,108

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,479

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

8.13%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

24.9%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

9.61%

Non-Group

3.56%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake City, AR declined by 18.5% from 9.97% to 8.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake City, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Jefferson County

    17.2% prevalence

  2. Monroe County

    17.1% prevalence

  3. St. Francis County

    16.6% prevalence

Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arkansas, at 17.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Arkansas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Lake City, AR is home to a population of 2.43k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.73% of Lake City, AR residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Lake City, AR is composed of 2.34k White Alone residents (96.3%), 56 Hispanic or Latino residents (2.31%), 27 Two or More Races residents (1.11%), 4 Black or African American Alone residents (0.165%), 2 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0825%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Lake City, AR are Spanish or Spanish Creole (48 speakers), German (13 speakers), and French Creole (0 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.2

56

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 33.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Lake City, AR was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 56. But people in Lake City, AR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Lake City, AR residents was 36.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.73%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.79%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 1.73% of Lake City, AR residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake City, AR was 1.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    62,950 ± 6,094 people

  2. El Salvador

    12,524 ± 2,742 people

  3. India

    8,219 ± 2,223 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lake City, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 62,950 Lake City, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 12,524 and India with 8,219.

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Citizenship

99%

2017 Citizenship

98.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99% of Lake City, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Lake City, AR was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    2.34k ± 280

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    56 ± 64.7

  3. Two or More Races

    27 ± 34.8

In 2017, there were 41.7 times more White Alone residents (2.34k people) in Lake City, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56 Hispanic or Latino and 27 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Lake City, AR as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    48 speakers (2.18%)

  2. German

    13 speakers (0.59%)

  3. French Creole

    0 speakers (0%)

2.77% of Lake City, AR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Lake City, AR was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 2.18% of the overall population of Lake City, AR are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.59% speak German and 0% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    79 ± 56

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    39 ± 33

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    36 ± 28

Lake City, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake City, AR was $78,600 in 2017, which is 0.361 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $72,300 to $78,600, a 8.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake City, AR is 66.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lake City, AR have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lake City, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$44,514

Median Household Income

± $3,734

888

Number of Households

± 132

In 2017, the median household income of the 888 households in Lake City, AR grew to $44,514 from the previous year's value of $40,995.

The following chart displays the households in Lake City, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$78,600

2017 Median

± $14,629

$72,300

2016 Median

± $7,809

In 2017, the median property value in Lake City, AR grew to to $78,600 from the previous year's value of $72,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lake City, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake City, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lake City, AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake City, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.9%

2017 Homeownership

65.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 66.9% of the housing units in Lake City, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lake City, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake City, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake City, AR have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake City, AR have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Lake City, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.9%

  2. Carpooled

    15.5%

  3. Other

    1.59%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Lake City, AR was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Other.

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