Lake County, FL

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2021 Population

375,059

5.32% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

46.8

0.426% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.7%

3.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,013

7.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$223,000

10.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

158,326

6.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lake County, FL had a population of 375k people with a median age of 46.8 and a median household income of $60,013. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lake County, FL grew from 356,115 to 375,059, a 5.32% increase and its median household income grew from $55,792 to $60,013, a 7.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), White (Hispanic) (9.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.85%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Lake County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Lake County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake County, FL are Lake-Sumter State College (1,139 degrees awarded in 2021), Lake Technical College (606 degrees), and Beacon College (112 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lake County, FL was $223,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Lake County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Lake County, FL borders Marion County, FL, Orange County, FL, Osceola County, FL, Polk County, FL, Seminole County, FL, Sumter County, FL, and Volusia County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Lake County, FL is home to a population of 375k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.3% of Lake County, FL residents were born outside of the country (38.7k people).

In 2021, there were 6.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (254k people) in Lake County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 35.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Lake County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lake County, FL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
254k ± 807
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.6k ± 1.77k
White (Hispanic)
35.4k ± 2.1k

16.8%

Hispanic Population

62.9k people

16.8% of the people in Lake County, FL are hispanic (62.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

38.7k people

9.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.7k people

As of 2021, 10.3% of Lake County, FL residents (38.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake County, FL was 9.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lake County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12,896 ± 977
Gulf War (2001-)
5,472 ± 739
Gulf War (1990s)
3,780 ± 575

Lake County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lake County, FL employs 158k people. The largest industries in Lake County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,707 people), Retail Trade (20,945 people), and Construction (15,608 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,642), Utilities ($68,750), and Wholesale Trade ($50,287).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

158k

2021 Value

± 4,331

6.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, FL grew at a rate of 6.69%, from 148k employees to 158k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,733 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,691 people), and Management Occupations (17,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

158k

2021 Value

± 4,331

6.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, FL grew at a rate of 6.69%, from 148k employees to 158k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,707 people), Retail Trade (20,945 people), and Construction (15,608 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Lake County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,816

Median earning men ± $1,588

$30,793

Median earning women ± $970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,944), Wholesale Trade ($53,058), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,332).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,190), Information ($44,033), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,241).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,471
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,877
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,735
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$535k
Retail Trade
$495k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.655%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.655%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.655%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lake County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lake County, FL awarded 1,857 degrees. The student population of Lake County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,302 male students and 3,192 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake County, FL are White (1,114 and 60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (358 and 19.4%), Black or African American (186 and 10.1%), and Asian (75 and 4.07%).

The largest universities in Lake County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lake-Sumter State College (1,139 and 61.3%), Lake Technical College (606 and 32.6%), and Beacon College (112 and 6.03%).

The most popular majors in Lake County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (809 and 43.6%), Registered Nursing (96 and 5.17%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (86 and 4.63%).

The median tuition costs in Lake County, FL are $44,200 for private four year colleges, and $3,292 and $13,276 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lake County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,494 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,494 students enrolled in Lake County, FL, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,033 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
809 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degree-majors awarded
General Engineering Technology
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lake County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 809 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lake County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake-Sumter State College
1,139 degrees awarded
Lake Technical College
606 degrees awarded
Beacon College
112 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake-Sumter State College with 1,139 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 838 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake County, FL, which is 0.822 times less than the 1,019 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,114 degrees mean that there were 3.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 358 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake County, FL was $223,000 in 2021, which is 0.911 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $202,500 to $223,000, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake County, FL is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lake County, FL have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lake County, FL is $60,013. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lake County, FL was Census Tract 313.06 with a value of $95,119, followed by Census Tract 313.09 and Census Tract 301.08, with respective values of $87,408 and $86,691.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.96%.

Housing

Property

$223,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,033

$112,605

Median Property Taxes

±$3,202

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.3% of the housing units in Lake County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 313.06
Census Tract 313.09
Census Tract 301.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lake County, FL was Census Tract 313.06 with a value of $95,119, followed by Census Tract 313.09 and Census Tract 301.08, with respective values of $87,408 and $86,691.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lake County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,013

Median Household Income

± $1,714

149k

Number of Households

± 3,892

In 2021, the median household income of the 149k households in Lake County, FL grew to $60,013 from the previous year's value of $55,792.

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (9.57%)
Carpooled (8.97%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Lake County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.57%) and those who carpooled to work (8.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake County, FL have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Lake County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.96%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake County, FL (39.7k out of 370k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14% of the children was living in poverty in Lake County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 306 in Lake County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 90.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Lake County, FL has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see 1549 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 983 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,549 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, FL

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see an average of 1,549 patients per year. This represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake County, FL grew by 0.278% from 10.6% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.6 in Lake County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.5% in Lake County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, FL.

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