Lake City
City in Columbia County, Florida
Lake City is a city in Columbia County, Florida, with 12,329 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Five Points, 2.2 miles N.
- 12,329residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.5 km²
- 852 / sq mipopulation density
- 32055ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 12,329, up from 12,046 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Lake City Micropolitan Statistical Area, composed of Columbia County, as well as a principal city of the Gainesville metropolitan area, Florida. Lake City is 60 miles west of Jacksonville. Lake City has the moniker The Gateway to Florida because it is adjacent to the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $56,472
- Median home value
- $184,900
- Median rent
- $1,040/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Lake City had 12,329 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,329 |
|---|---|
| Density | 852 per sq mi (329 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,329 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.47 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1886° N, 82.6422° W |
| ZIP code | 32055 |
| Official website | lcfla.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1237775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Five Points2.2 mi N
- Watertown2.4 mi E
- White Springs12.0 mi NW
- Fort White18.9 mi S
- Lake Butler21.4 mi SE
- Live Oak21.8 mi W
- Worthington Springs22.5 mi SE
- Branford23.0 mi SW
- Jasper25.4 mi NW
- Raiford25.5 mi E
- Spring Ridge25.8 mi S
- High Springs27.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Columbia County, Florida.
What is the population of Lake City, FL?
12,329 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, FL?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 32055.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Five Points (2.2 mi), Watertown (2.4 mi), White Springs (12.0 mi), Fort White (18.9 mi), Lake Butler (21.4 mi).
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