Lake County, Tennessee
Lake County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,832 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,988 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tiptonville. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
County Snapshot
Lake County at a glance
Lake County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
TiptonvillePopulation 3,984
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lake County
| Population | 6,988 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake of the Woods County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County |
| Area | 502 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 14% |
| Land as percent of area | 86% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3354,-89.4935 |
| Named for | Reelfoot Lake |
| Capital | Tiptonville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:25:21 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake County is located at 36°20'7"N 89°29'36"W (36.3353800, -89.4934700). It has 5 neighbors: Fulton County, New Madrid County, Pemiscot County, Dyer County and Obion County.
Lake County map
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The largest city of Lake County is Tiptonville with a population of 3,984. Other cities include and Ridgely population 1,604. See all Lake County cities & populated places.
Lake County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tiptonville | 3,984 | Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States |
| Ridgely | 1,604 | Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lake County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lake County decreased by 12.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,832 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,793 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,715 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,713 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,680 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,602 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,531 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,451 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,407 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,016 | -5.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,988 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Lake County (1)
American actor Joe Unger was born in Lake County
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- Lake County, Indiana County in Indiana, United States with a population of 487,536 people.
- Lake County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 375,492 people.
- Lake County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 229,569 people.
- Lake County, California county in California, United States with a population of 64,479 people.
- Lake County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 30,986 people.
- Lake County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 12,488 people.
- Lake County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 11,587 people.
- Lake County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 10,639 people.
- Lake County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 7,987 people.
- Lake County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |