Lake City, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake City, Illinois had a total population of 92, the 1343rd largest community in Illinois. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lake City Quick Facts
How Lake City Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103 | 92 | -10.7% |
How Lake City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lake City Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Moultrie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 4,348 | $63,229 | 10.3% | $102,500 |
| Bethany | 1,176 | $44,583 | 12.3% | $106,200 |
| Lovington | 1,045 | $55,556 | 13.9% | $87,400 |
| Dalton City | 694 | $77,750 | 21.5% | $103,600 |
| Gays | 165 | $52,188 | 10.4% | $93,000 |
| Allenville | 126 | $69,250 | 7.1% | $95,000 |
Cities Similar to Lake City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | 92 | $60,000 | N/A | 12.0% | 42.4% |
| Ophiem | 92 | $42,969 | $96,800 | 22.6% | 68.5% |
| St. Augustine | 92 | N/A | $49,000 | 4.8% | 23.9% |
| Wilmington | 92 | $74,167 | $34,500 | 7.1% | 31.5% |
| New Salem | 93 | $46,875 | $84,000 | 23.8% | 24.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Lake City'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 City is a small community located in Illinois, within Moultrie County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 1343rd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake City is 35.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lake City. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lake City was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lake City, Illinois 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 Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lake City, Illinois?
Lake City, Illinois has a population of 92 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lake City, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lake City — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lake City, IL?
The ACS sample for Lake City recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lake City, Illinois?
Lake City's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lake City, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lake City — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lake City, Illinois?
10.9% of adults (25+) in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.