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Lake City, FL


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Lake City, Florida

Lake City, Florida, in Columbia county, is 41 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 59 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. About 9,980 people people live in Lake City.

The People and Families of Lake City

In Lake City, about 39% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lake City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Lake City nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake City had a median family income of $31,920.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,778) in Lake City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lake City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake City, about 55% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Lake City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lake City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lake City Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lake City Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lake City, FL

Comparing Lake City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
Housing Recently Built62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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