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Lake City, TX
Town in San Patricio County, Texas.
Population
508
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
697
ZIP codes
0
Lake City and its ZIP codes
Lake City at a glance
- Lake City is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,000 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,800 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $981 a month.
Housing and community stats
Lake City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,000
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$101,800
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (223), German Americans (37), Irish Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Patricio County. PPP loans are for Lake City.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,297
21,467 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Lake City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,174
9.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Lake City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewater EstatesCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Paisano ParkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideTown | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden AcresCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| MathisCity | 4 mi | 3.3 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Orange GroveCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 7.9 |
| TynanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| San PatricioCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| SkidmoreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake City, TX in?
- Lake City is in San Patricio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lake City, TX?
- About 508 people live in Lake City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake City?
- Nearby places include Edgewater Estates (1.7 mi), Paisano Park (1.9 mi), Lakeside (2.3 mi), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (3.3 mi), Mathis (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023