Population 1,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lakesite
Household size in Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lakesite has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Chattanooga area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.68 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lakesite is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Lakesite, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Lakesite
Renters in Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.2% of households in Lakesite rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lakesite as nationally: 10.1%, against 9.6%.
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Lakesite are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chattanooga area.
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $671 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$191 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lakesite costs $831 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lakesite
Bachelor's degrees in Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.7% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lakesite as nationally: 35.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Chattanooga area as a whole (31.6%).
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lakesite: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Lakesite
| Period | Lakesite | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lakesite has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Lakesite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakesite | 2.57 | 43.4 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 1986 | $831 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Harrison | 2.62 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,254 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle Valley | 2.59 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,208 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 4.2% |
| Soddy-Daisy | 2.58 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $998 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| Hixson | 2.42 | 44.4 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,383 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Falling Water | 2.76 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,471 | 38.3% | 84.2% | 7.8% |
| Fairmount | 2.98 | 43.6 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 2001 | $1,563 | 45.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Flat Top Mountain | 2.94 | 41.4 | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 1995 | $926 | 24.2% | 93.7% | 1.7% |
| Mineral Park | 2.22 | 47.7 | 8.2% | 18.0% | 2.5% | 1994 | $1,024 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 9.0% |
| McDonald | 2.59 | 43.6 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,153 | 27.5% | 91.5% | 8.3% |
| Mowbray | 2.46 | 51.7 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 16.4% | 2001 | $799 | 24.0% | 90.0% | 7.9% |
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 Lakesite. 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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