Lake View, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 357, Lake View's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lake View is a small community located in Arkansas, within Phillips County. The total population is 357. It ranks as the 355th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake View is 55.1 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake View is $27,857. This is 54% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $57,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Lake View is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 33.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake View has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 14.6%).

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake View, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.