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Lake View, AL
City in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Population
4,063
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,933
ZIP codes
0
Lake View and its ZIP codes
Lake View at a glance
- Lake View is about 19 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,487, 59% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,400 (45% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,676 a month.
Housing and community stats
Lake View, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,487
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,676/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (264), Irish Americans (227), Russian Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Lake View.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
How people get to work
Lake View, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake View, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
539
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake View, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Lake View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodstockTown | 4.8 mi | 7.3 |
| North JohnsTown | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| McCallaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 33.8 |
| VanceCity | 9.4 mi | 10.2 |
| BessemerCity | 9.5 mi | 40.6 |
| West BloctonTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| HueytownCity | 11 mi | 20 |
| BrookwoodTown | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| Rock CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| CoalingCity | 14 mi | 5 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.6 |
| BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BrightonCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| LipscombCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HelenaCity | 16 mi | 22.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake View, AL in?
- Lake View is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Lake View, AL?
- About 4,063 people live in Lake View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake View?
- Nearby places include Woodstock (4.8 mi), North Johns (6.4 mi), McCalla (7.4 mi), Vance (9.4 mi), Bessemer (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023