Lake County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Lake County, Florida has a population of 412,924, the 17th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $73,161 and the median home value is $318,400. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Lake County Quick Facts
How Lake County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 345,867 | 412,924 | +19.4% |
| Median household income | $67,090 | $73,161 | +9.0% |
| Median home value¹ | $223,250 | $318,400 | +42.6% |
| Median gross rent | $1,334 | $1,586 | +18.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 63.6%
- Black: 10.2%
- Hispanic: 18.8%
- Asian: 2.0%
- Other: 0.8%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 8.6%
- HS Diploma: 30.5%
- Some College: 21.3%
- Associate's: 11.7%
- Bachelor's: 18.0%
- Graduate+: 9.8%
Cities & Places in Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 46,853 | $82,306 | 5.4% | $418,400 |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | 16.4% | $228,600 |
| Eustis | 24,119 | $65,373 | 9.6% | $270,700 |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | 3.6% | $365,800 |
| Tavares | 20,463 | $58,886 | 9.3% | $254,500 |
| Mount Dora | 17,278 | $74,537 | 11.8% | $381,900 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | 12.3% | $227,300 |
| Minneola | 16,598 | $110,902 | 4.7% | $420,800 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | 10.4% | $382,400 |
| Mascotte | 7,949 | $83,878 | 4.6% | $304,300 |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,604 | $90,041 | 19.9% | $323,700 |
| Umatilla | 3,854 | $71,077 | 11.0% | $227,600 |
| Astatula | 2,559 | $72,063 | 13.6% | $257,300 |
| Silver Lake | 2,350 | $78,601 | 5.1% | $421,600 |
| Montverde | 2,249 | $97,031 | 3.6% | $523,300 |
| Lake Mack-Forest Hills | 2,200 | N/A | 20.4% | $138,800 |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 2,153 | $95,833 | 4.6% | $387,200 |
| Pine Lakes | 1,437 | $77,785 | 5.9% | $79,600 |
| Yalaha | 1,404 | $121,027 | 0.0% | $489,400 |
| Astor | 1,391 | $56,979 | 19.7% | $116,000 |
| Lake Kathryn | 1,024 | $50,379 | 29.5% | $80,700 |
| Paisley | 757 | $82,750 | 8.6% | $206,400 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | 0.0% | $405,600 |
| Ferndale | 359 | N/A | 0.0% | $320,800 |
| Sorrento | 270 | N/A | 0.0% | $215,900 |
| Lisbon | 100 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Pittman | 89 | $78,542 | 0.0% | $529,800 |
| Altoona | 37 | N/A | 48.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Lake County is located in Florida with a total population of 412,924. It is the 17th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake County is 46.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lake County is $73,161. This is 2% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $318,400. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.8%.
Education
27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lake County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lake County, Florida?
Lake County has a population of 412,924, making it the 17th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Lake County?
The median household income in Lake County is $73,161 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Lake County, Florida?
Lake County contains 28 Census-designated places.