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 | ||
| Area | |||
| • 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 city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,952 in 2020.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Lake City in 1951. The community was named for a lake which once was located at the town site, but since has been filled in.
Geography
Lake City is located in northern Clayton County at 33°36′29″N 84°20′26″W / 33.60806°N 84.34056°W (33.608109, -84.340481). It is bordered to the south by Morrow and to the west and north by Forest Park. Fort Gillem is directly to the north, within the Forest Park city limits. Downtown Atlanta is 11 miles (18 km) to the north.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake City has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,042 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,306 | 121.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,963 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,733 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,886 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,612 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,952 | 13.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 483 | 16.36% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,169 | 39.6% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 522 | 17.68% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 89 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 677 | 22.93% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,952 people, 597 households, and 410 families residing in the city.
Education
Clayton County Public Schools operates public schools.
Infrastructure
Transit systems
MARTA serves the city.
See also
In Spanish: Lake City (Georgia) para niños
