What is the population of Lake City, Arkansas?

Lake City has a population of approximately 2,531 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lake City, Arkansas located?

Lake City is located in Arkansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.8194°, -90.4539°.

What is the median household income in Lake City?

The median household income in Lake City is approximately $60,273 based on the most recent open data.

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Lake City

Total population

2,531

Median home value

$152,000

16.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,273

Lake City$60k

National$74k

Elevation69 m

Land area7.92 km²

Weather81°F · Sunny

Coordinates35.82°, -90.45°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

69 m

Area

7.92 km²

Official website

lakecityar.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, along the St. Francis River. Lake City is one of two county seats in Craighead County. The population was 2,326 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

On April 2, 2025, a large EF3 tornado hit the western part of the city, destroying or inflicting severe damage to several homes. This area had previously been struck by an EF4 tornado that passed just northwest of the city on December 10, 2021.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

32.1

Median home value

$152,000

Housing units

1,115

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

91.9%

Black

1.2%

Asian

Hispanic

1.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.8194

Longitude

-90.4539

Water area

0.03 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

81°F

Sunny

Tonight

58°F

Partly Cloudy

Thursday

82°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

60°F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

86°F

Sunny

Friday Night

62°F

Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Lake City, AR from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

37%

Diabetes

10.5%

Adult obesity

38.3%

Binge drinking

17%

Adult smoking

17.9%

No leisure activity

30.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Elementary · BROOKLAND · 878 students · 18.7:1 ratio
BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · BROOKLAND · 875 students · 16.8:1 ratio
BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Middle · BROOKLAND · 718 students · 13.5:1 ratio
BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
High · BROOKLAND · 589 students · 15.9:1 ratio
BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL HS
High · MONETTE · 338 students · 9.9:1 ratio
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
High · LAKE CITY · 331 students · 9.5:1 ratio
BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · BAY · 321 students · 12.3:1 ratio
RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL
Elementary · LAKE CITY · 296 students · 14.8:1 ratio