Lake County, FL Demographics
What is the population of Lake County?
There are 536,653 residents in Lake County, with a median age of 45. Of this, 48.59% are males and 51.41% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.67% of the resident pool in Lake County, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.07%. Additionally, 5.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 463,963 people in Lake County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 536,653 | 3.6% |
| Male Population | 260,772 | 3.3% |
| Female Population | 275,881 | 3.8% |
Male Population 48.59%
Female Population 51.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | -2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 449,020 | 3.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 59,406 | 6.4% |
| Not Citizen | 28,227 | 4.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.07%
Not Citizen 5.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,542 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 27,036 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 21,026 | 2.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,220 | -0.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 463,963 | 4.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 5.08%
Moved from Same State 3.95%
Moved from Different State 3.05%
Same House as Last Year 87.25%
What are the employment statistics in Lake County?
White-collar workers make up 81.22% of the working population in Lake County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.78%. There are also 54,148 entrepreneurs in Lake County (11.57% of the workforce); 330,078 workers employed in private companies (70.5%); and 52,068 people working in governmental institutions (11.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 380,248 | 109.2% |
| Blue Collar | 87,916 | 109.5% |
White Collar 81.22%
Blue Collar 18.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 54,148 | 112.8% |
| Private Companies | 330,078 | 109.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 52,068 | 106.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 31,870 | 104.9% |
Self Employees 11.57%
Private Companies 70.5%
Governmental Workers 11.12%
Not for Profit Companies 6.81%
How many households are there in Lake County?
There are a total of 208,328 households in Lake County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.98% of these Lake County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.02%. Additionally, 26.75% of households have children and 73.25% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 208,328 | 4.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.7% |
| Family Households | 143,709 | 2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 64,619 | 6.5% |
Family Households 68.98%
Non-Family Households 31.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 55,726 | 5.2% |
| Households without Children | 152,602 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 26.75%
Households without Children 73.25%
What are the median and average incomes in Lake County?
The average annual household income in Lake County is $95,709, while the median household income sits at $69,068 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,056, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $80,272. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $60,736 and $57,920, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $95,709 | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $69,068 | 2.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 49,087 | 2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 475,500 | 3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lake County?
There are 236,855 housing units in Lake County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 208,328 occupied housing units in Lake County, 75.97% are owner-occupied, while 24.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $291,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,164 per month in Lake County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 236,855 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,068 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,868 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,656 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,651 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,073 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32,149 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 43,055 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 55,755 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 42,886 | 10.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 7,694 | 124.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 208,328 | 4.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 158,267 | 4.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 50,061 | 2.9% |
Owner Occupied 75.97%
Renter Occupied 24.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 89,904 | 5.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 68,363 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $291,200 | 6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $255,700 | 13.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,164 | 3.6% |
With Mortgage 56.81%
Without Mortgage 43.19%
What is the level of education in Lake County?
Approximately 36.19% of the population in Lake County holds a high school degree (that's 154,422 residents), while 21.29% have attained a college certificate (90,835 locals) and 18.28% have a bachelor's degree (78,027 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,517 | -1.6% |
| Some High School | 154,422 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 90,835 | -26.5% |
| Associate Degree | 47,893 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 78,027 | 9.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 44,040 | 8.1% |
No High School 2.7%
Some High School 36.19%
Some College 21.29%
Associate Degree 11.22%
Bachelor's Degree 18.28%
Graduate Degree 10.32%
What is the marital status of Lake County residents?
A total of 118,062 people in Lake County have never been married (which represents 26.07% of the total population), while 247,893 of them are wedded (54.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,468 (1.43%) and 49,971 (11.03%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 118,062 | 4.4% |
| Married | 247,893 | 3.7% |
| Separated | 6,468 | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 30,539 | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 49,971 | 0.7% |
Never Married 26.07%
Married 54.73%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 6.74%
Divorced 11.03%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lake County?
The top three means of transportation people in Lake County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 185,889 residents commute by car, 2,746 prefer going to work by walking and 778 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 185,889 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 545 | 86.6% |
| Bicycle | 778 | 1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 458 | 44.5% |
| TaxiCab | 355 | 33.0% |
| Walk | 2,746 | 13.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Lake County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32702 | 2,732 | 1,233 | $51,762 | $68,076 |
| 32720 | 34,633 | 12,701 | $67,512 | $91,354 |
| 32726 | 23,885 | 9,835 | $60,750 | $73,954 |
| 32735 | 5,346 | 2,101 | $68,503 | $84,000 |
| 32736 | 11,582 | 4,192 | $83,727 | $119,538 |
| 32757 | 32,712 | 13,103 | $73,327 | $94,984 |
| 32767 | 2,839 | 1,017 | $64,772 | $97,856 |
| 32776 | 12,668 | 4,501 | $97,217 | $115,244 |
| 32102 | 2,401 | 1,235 | $56,598 | $67,131 |
| 32159 | 30,846 | 16,714 | $57,536 | $74,086 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.