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Lake City, Arkansas
Craighead County Courthouse, Eastern District in Lake City
Craighead County Courthouse, Eastern District in Lake City
Location of Lake City in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Location of Lake City in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Country  United States
State  Arkansas
County Craighead
Area
 • Total 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2)
 • Land 3.15 sq mi (8.17 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
233 ft (71 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,326
 • Density 737.71/sq mi (284.83/km2)
Time zone UTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code
72437
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-37780
GNIS feature ID 2404860
Website http://lakecityar.com/

Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It is located along the St. Francis River. Lake City is special because it is one of two places where the county government operates in Craighead County. In 2020, about 2,326 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Jonesboro, Arkansas area.

Exploring Lake City's Location

Lake City is found in the eastern part of Craighead County. It sits right on the west bank of the St. Francis River. The city is about 16 miles (26 km) east of downtown Jonesboro.

How Big is Lake City?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake City covers a total area of about 3.18 square miles (8.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.15 square miles (8.17 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.

Main Roads in Lake City

If you're driving to or through Lake City, you might use these highways:

  • Arkansas 18.svg Highway 18
  • Arkansas 135.svg Highway 135
  • Arkansas 158.svg Highway 158

Interesting Facts and Famous People

St. Francis River Bridge, Lake City
The St. Francis River Bridge in Lake City is a historic landmark.

Lake City is home to the St. Francis River Bridge. This bridge is quite unique! It's a type of bridge called a lift bridge. A lift bridge can be raised to let tall boats pass underneath. However, this particular bridge has only been lifted once since it was built. In 2002, a new, wider bridge was built for a four-lane highway. The old lift bridge was then moved a little south. It now stands as a cool landmark.

Notable Residents from Lake City

Lake City has been home to some well-known people:

  • Bart Barber: He was born and grew up in Lake City. He later became the 64th President of the Southern Baptist Convention, which is a large group of churches.
  • Gavin Blaine Stone: He is a professional baseball pitcher. Gavin was born in Lake City and went to Riverside High School there. He now plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Understanding Lake City's Population

The number of people living in Lake City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 434
1910 448 3.2%
1920 635 41.7%
1930 760 19.7%
1940 786 3.4%
1950 783 −0.4%
1960 850 8.6%
1970 948 11.5%
1980 1,842 94.3%
1990 1,833 −0.5%
2000 1,956 6.7%
2010 2,082 6.4%
2020 2,326 11.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2020 Census Shows

The 2020 United States census counted 2,326 people living in Lake City. There were 936 households and 651 families in the city. The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a city. Here's a summary of the racial makeup in Lake City from 2020:

Lake City racial composition
Group Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 2,112 90.8%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 42 1.81%
Native American 13 0.56%
Asian 5 0.21%
Pacific Islander 1 0.04%
Other/Mixed 92 3.96%
Hispanic or Latino 61 2.62%

Education in Lake City

Students in Lake City attend schools that are part of the Riverside School District. This district was created in 1985 when the Lake City School District joined with the Caraway School District.

The sports teams and mascot for Riverside High School are known as "the Rebels." The district has two elementary schools. One is located in Lake City, and the other is in the nearby town of Caraway.

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