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Lake Village, AR


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Lake Village, Arkansas

Lake Village, Arkansas, in Chicot county, is 74 miles NE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 144 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 2,823 people in the city.

The People and Families of Lake Village

In Lake Village, about 40% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lake Village. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 59% of Lake Village is non-white. In Arkansas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Lake Village has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Village had a median family income of $28,438. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Lake Village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,550) in Lake Village. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lake Village Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Lake Village is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Lake Village.

Commuting

In Lake Village, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Lake Village strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake Village Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lake Village College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lake Village Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Village Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lake Village Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lake Village, AR

Comparing Lake Village to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime23
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