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Lakeview, LA

Census-designated place in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

Population

781

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

947

ZIP codes

0

Lakeview and its ZIP codes

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Lakeview at a glance

  • Lakeview is about 8.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $59,333, close to the Louisiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (27% below Louisiana) and median rent is $890 a month.

Housing and community stats

Lakeview, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,333

Poverty rate

27.4%

Median home value

$157,100

Median rent

$890/mo

Homeownership

62.6%

Bachelor's or higher

5.1%

Median age

53.5

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), Mexican Americans (81), German Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caddo Parish. PPP loans are for Lakeview.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,779

110,419 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,649

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $6,924 per person

Caddo Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lakeview, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other17.3%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakeview, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,615

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,088

4.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 39°F

48.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakeview, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

16.3%

U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Lakeview

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ShreveportCity4.6 mi108.2
BlanchardTown5.2 mi3.5
GreenwoodTown9.9 mi9
Bossier CityCity11 mi44.4
BentonTown12 mi2.5
MooringsportTown13 mi1.3
Red ChuteCensus-designated place13 mi9.2
Waskom, TXCity14 mi2.7
BelcherVillage16 mi1.6
EastwoodCensus-designated place16 mi6.3
Oil CityTown17 mi1.9
StonewallTown18 mi8.6
HaughtonTown19 mi5.7
FriersonCensus-designated place21 mi0.6
Uncertain, TXCity21 mi0.5
GilliamVillage21 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakeview, LA in?
Lakeview is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lakeview, LA?
About 781 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakeview?
Nearby places include Shreveport (4.6 mi), Blanchard (5.2 mi), Greenwood (9.9 mi), Bossier City (11 mi), Benton (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023