Lake City, Georgia facts for kids
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Lake City, Georgia
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Lake City Municipal Hall
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| Motto(s):
The city of friendly people
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Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Clayton | ||
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| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,952 | ||
| • Density | 1,598.27/sq mi (616.99/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30260
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| Area code(s) | 770 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-44508 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0332165 | ||
Lake City is a small city located in Clayton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,952 people lived there.
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The Story of Lake City
Lake City became an official city in 1951. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's main law-making group, approved it. The city got its name from a lake that used to be right where the town is now. Over time, that lake was filled in.
Where is Lake City?
Lake City is found in the northern part of Clayton County, Georgia. It is located at coordinates 33.608109 degrees north and 84.340481 degrees west. To the south, Lake City shares a border with Morrow. To the west and north, it borders Forest Park.
Just north of Lake City, within Forest Park, is Fort Gillem. The center of Atlanta is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) north of Lake City. The United States Census Bureau says that Lake City covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.8 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Lake City has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
- 1960: 1,042 people
- 1970: 2,306 people
- 1980: 2,963 people
- 1990: 2,733 people
- 2000: 2,886 people
- 2010: 2,612 people
- 2020: 2,952 people
Lake City's Diverse Community
In 2020, the city had 2,952 residents living in 597 households. About 410 of these households were families. The people living in Lake City come from many different backgrounds:
- About 16.36% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- Around 39.6% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 17.68% were Asian.
- Around 22.93% were Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number of people were Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other mixed backgrounds.
Schools in Lake City
Public schools in Lake City are managed by Clayton County Public Schools.
Getting Around
The city is served by MARTA, which provides public transportation.
See also
In Spanish: Lake City (Georgia) para niños
