Lake, Mississippi facts for kids
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Lake, Mississippi
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Location of Lake, Mississippi
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 Lake, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Scott, Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.06 sq mi (13.11 km2) |
| • Land | 5.06 sq mi (13.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 93.95/sq mi (36.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39092
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-38600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693679 |
Lake is a small town in Mississippi, a state in the United States. It is unique because it is located in two different counties: Newton County and Scott County. In 2020, the town had a population of 475 people.
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Where is Lake, Mississippi?
Lake is found at specific coordinates: 32.343228 degrees North and -89.328193 degrees West. Most of the town is in Scott County. A smaller part of Lake is in the eastern area of Newton County.
During the 2000 census, 393 out of 408 residents (about 96.3%) lived in Scott County. Only 15 people (about 3.7%) lived in Newton County. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Lake?
The number of people living in Lake has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 190 | — | |
| 1910 | 429 | — | |
| 1920 | 455 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 375 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 437 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 345 | −21.1% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 441 | 48.5% | |
| 1980 | 524 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 369 | −29.6% | |
| 2000 | 408 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −20.6% | |
| 2020 | 475 | 46.6% | |
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Lake's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 475 people living in Lake. There were 172 households and 139 families in the town.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a town. Here's a breakdown of the racial composition in Lake in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 220 | 46.32% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 228 | 48.0% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.63% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 13 | 2.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 2.32% |
| Total | 475 |
Education in Lake
Students in the Scott County part of Lake attend schools run by the Scott County School District.
For the parts of Lake that are in Newton County, there are two different school districts. Some students go to schools in the Newton County School District. Other students attend schools in the Newton Municipal School District.
Famous People from Lake
Some notable people have come from the town of Lake:
- Chuck Gavin was a professional football player. He played as a defensive end for the Denver Broncos.
- Randy Houser is a well-known country music singer and songwriter.
- John Littlejohn was a talented electric blues musician, famous for playing the slide guitar.
- Jim Lyle was a professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
