Cloud Lake, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Cloud Lake's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cloud Lake is a small community located in Florida, within Palm Beach County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 912th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cloud Lake is 31.5 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 44.3% of the population under 18, Cloud Lake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cloud Lake is $68,920. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $233,100. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cloud Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.3%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cloud Lake, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.