Lakeview, AR Demographics
A map of Lakeview's Population by Race
Lakeview, Arkansas has an estimated population of 851, an increase from the 775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lakeview has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeview, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lakeview is ranked the 232nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakeview was ranked the 225th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lakeview's White Population
816 residents of Lakeview, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeview is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Lakeview ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.9%.
Lakeview is more White than neighboring Bull Shoals (86.1% White), Midway (89.4% White), Cotter (91% White), and Gassville (91.4% White). Lakeview is less White than neighboring Oakland (100% White).
Lakeview's Black Population
0 residents of Lakeview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeview is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lakeview ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lakeview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Lakeview is less Black than neighboring Bull Shoals (0.1% Black), and Gassville (0.5% Black).
Lakeview's Asian Population
1 residents of Lakeview, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeview is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lakeview ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Lakeview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Lakeview is more Asian than neighboring Oakland (0% Asian), and Cotter (0% Asian). Lakeview is less Asian than neighboring Bull Shoals (5.9% Asian), Midway (7.5% Asian), and Gassville (0.2% Asian).
Lakeview's Hispanic Population
8 residents of Lakeview, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeview is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeview ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeview's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.
Lakeview is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (0% Hispanic), and Oakland (0% Hispanic). Lakeview is less Hispanic than neighboring Bull Shoals (1.9% Hispanic), Cotter (1.6% Hispanic), and Gassville (2.8% Hispanic).
Lakeview's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Lakeview, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeview is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeview ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeview's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.
Lakeview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0% Native American/Other), Oakland (0% Native American/Other), and Cotter (0% Native American/Other). Lakeview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bull Shoals (2.4% Native American/Other), and Gassville (0.6% Native American/Other).
Lakeview's Multiracial Population
22 residents of Lakeview, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeview is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeview ranks 461st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeview's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.6%.
Lakeview is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (0% Multiracial). Lakeview is less Multiracial than neighboring Bull Shoals (3.6% Multiracial), Midway (3% Multiracial), Cotter (7.4% Multiracial), and Gassville (4.5% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.