Population 21,905 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lakeside
Household size in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lakeside are small: just 2.13 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.04, even as the national average fell. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lakeside are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Lakeside (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lakeside
Renters in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lakeside rent: 52.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (37.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lakeside than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lakeside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $904 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,057 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,129 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,487 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$582 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Lakeside runs $1,487 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $582 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lakeside
Bachelor's degrees in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lakeside as nationally: 36.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (41.0%). The share with a degree has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lakeside is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (92.3%). The share with a diploma is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lakeside has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lakeside compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 2.13 | 40.9 | 12.9% | 52.0% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,487 | 36.9% | 90.7% | 2.2% |
| Laurel | 2.56 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,704 | 29.2% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Chamberlayne | 2.16 | 54.0 | 6.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 1980 | $1,335 | 50.6% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Glen Allen | 2.68 | 42.9 | 7.5% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 1997 | $1,934 | 55.8% | 93.8% | 2.8% |
| Poindexters | 2.41 | 48.6 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1996 | $1,559 | 46.6% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| Richmond area | 2.54 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,608 | 41.0% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Tuckahoe | 2.56 | 42.0 | 11.7% | 37.3% | 6.1% | 1973 | $1,658 | 57.3% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| Innsbrook | 2.64 | 38.8 | 8.9% | 34.2% | 10.6% | 1998 | $1,715 | 66.7% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| East Highland Park | 2.37 | 41.1 | 15.8% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,352 | 25.1% | 91.0% | 7.1% |
| Mechanicsville | 2.65 | 43.4 | 8.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 1991 | $1,988 | 43.0% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Short Pump | 2.53 | 41.0 | 5.8% | 37.7% | 6.1% | 2000 | $1,970 | 75.1% | 98.4% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lakeside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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