Lake County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 412,924 | — | #179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,161 | -2.6% | #960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.5 years | +19.5% | #532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $318,400 | +12.9% | #538 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,586 | +36.4% | #196 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.7% | #545 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 412,924, making it the #179 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $73,161, ranking #960 out of 3,222 counties — 2.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $318,400 (+12.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,586/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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90.4% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Lake County, Florida
Lake County, Florida has a total population of 412,924, making it the 179th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $73,161, which ranks #960 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Lake County is $318,400, 12.9% above the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,586 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.0 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%).
All data for Lake County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.