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Lake City, GA


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Lake City, Georgia

Lake City, Georgia, in Clayton county, is 10 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,886 people people live in Lake City.

The People and Families of Lake City

In Lake City, about 41% of adults are married. Lake City has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 48% of Lake City is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake City had a median family income of $42,600. Not many of the people of Lake City are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,755) 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 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

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 Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLake City Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lake City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lake City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lake City, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11
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