Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,205 people, 796 households, and 555 families in Lakin.[12][13] The population density was 2,330.9 per square mile (899.9/km2). There were 860 housing units at an average density of 909.1 per square mile (351.0/km2).[14][15]
The median age was 34.8 years. The age distribution was 28.6% under 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% age 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.5 males. Of the 796 households, 39.1% had children under age 18, 53.9% were married-couple households, 16.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 21.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 23.7% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 860 housing units, of which 7.4% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%.[12]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]
Among residents, 56.69% were non-Hispanic white.[17]
Households and housing
The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[18]
Education
The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population.[19]
Income and poverty
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,281 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,724) and the median family income was $44,031 (+/- $8,994).[20] Males had a median income of $30,142 (+/- $7,478) versus $30,385 (+/- $14,221) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,232 (+/- $6,288).[21] Approximately, 12.7% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 58.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]
2010 census
As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 2,216 people, 781 households, and 573 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,261.2 inhabitants per square mile (873.1/km2). There were 851 housing units at an average density of 868.4 per square mile (335.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 8.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.9% of the population.
There were 781 households, of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
