Lakeside City, Texas facts for kids
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Lakeside City, Texas
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Location of Lakeside City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Archer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,082 |
| • Density | 1,691/sq mi (659.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
76308
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| FIPS code | 48-40756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412868 |
Lakeside City is a small town in Archer County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 1,082 people lived there.
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Where is Lakeside City Located?
Lakeside City is in the northeastern part of Archer County. It sits right on the southern shore of Lake Wichita. The border between Archer County and Wichita County goes through Lake Wichita. The city of Wichita Falls is on the north side of this border. Downtown Wichita Falls is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Lakeside City.
Texas State Highway 79 touches the southeastern edge of the town. This highway goes northeast to Wichita Falls and southwest to Archer City, which is the county seat. The town covers an area of about 0.64 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Lakeside City?
The number of people living in Lakeside City has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 187 | — | |
| 1980 | 515 | 175.4% | |
| 1990 | 865 | 68.0% | |
| 2000 | 984 | 13.8% | |
| 2010 | 997 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,082 | 8.5% | |
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What is the Population Like in 2020?
In 2020, the census counted 1,082 people living in Lakeside City. There were 384 households and 289 families.
Most people in Lakeside City are White. Here's a quick look at the different groups:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 960 | 88.72% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 5 | 0.46% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.55% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mixed Race (not Hispanic) | 35 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 6.84% |
| Total | 1,082 |
Education in Lakeside City
Students in Lakeside City attend schools that are part of the Holliday Independent School District.
Cost of Living in Lakeside City
Living in Lakeside City is generally more affordable than the average place in the United States. The cost of living here is about 11.60% lower than the U.S. average.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeside City para niños
