Lake City

City in Craighead County, Arkansas

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Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, with 2,326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bowman, 2.4 miles W.

About Lake City

Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, along the St. Francis River. Lake City is one of two county seats in Craighead County. The population was 2,326 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Lake City

Median household income
$60,273
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$854/mo
Median age
32.1
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Lake City, AR population

Lake City had 2,326 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,326
Density738 per sq mi (285 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake City at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyCraighead County
TypeCity
Population2,326 (2020)
Land area3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates35.8194° N, 90.4539° W
ZIP code72437
Official websitelakecityar.com
Census code (GEOID)0537780

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake City

What county is Lake City in?

Lake City is in Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the population of Lake City, AR?

2,326 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake City, AR?

The ZIP code of Lake City is 72437.

What is the elevation of Lake City?

226 feet (69 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake City?

Bowman (2.4 mi), Black Oak (5.0 mi), Bay (7.5 mi), Monette (8.0 mi), Caraway (8.4 mi).

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