Lake City

Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania

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Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, with 2,935 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Girard, 1.7 miles SE.

About Lake City

Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,936 at the 2020 census. As of the 2025 census estimates the population had decreased to 2,824. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Lake City

Median household income
$75,048
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$871/mo
Median age
34.5
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Lake City, PA population

Lake City had 2,935 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,935
Density1,633 per sq mi (631 per km²)

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

Lake City at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyErie County
TypeBorough
Population2,935 (2020)
Land area1.80 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates42.0177° N, 80.3463° W
ZIP code16423
Census code (GEOID)4240960

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 Erie County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Lake City, PA?

2,935 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake City, PA?

The ZIP code of Lake City is 16423.

What is the elevation of Lake City?

722 feet (220 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake City?

Girard (1.7 mi), Avonia (3.9 mi), Platea (4.7 mi), Fairview (5.7 mi), Springfield (6.8 mi).

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