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Lake, MS
Town in Newton County, Mississippi.
Population
522
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
0
Lake and its ZIP codes
Lake at a glance
- Lake is 64% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,143 a year, 43% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (55% below Mississippi) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Lake, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,143
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (17), German Americans (7), Scottish Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,630
5,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,160 per person
How people get to work
Lake, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 15.7 |
| NewtonCity | 9.2 mi | 7.2 |
| ForestCity | 9.6 mi | 13.1 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| DecaturTown | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MontroseTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| SebastopolTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| HickoryTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LouinTown | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| UnionTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| MortonCity | 21 mi | 8.9 |
| ChunkyTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Bay SpringsCity | 24 mi | 14.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake, MS in?
- Lake is in Newton County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lake, MS?
- About 522 people live in Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake?
- Nearby places include Conehatta (8.5 mi), Newton (9.2 mi), Forest (9.6 mi), Hillsboro (13 mi), Decatur (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023