Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lake City, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,515

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.3%7,046

Black

32.5%4,070

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%593

Two or More

3%380

Other

2%246

Asian

1.3%167

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%668

High School Diploma

24.2%1,984

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%651

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,300

Associate's Degree

9.2%756

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%1,353

Master's Degree

6.4%528

Professional Degree

0.2%16

Doctorate

0.5%45

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,900

Median Renti

$1,040

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.9%1,870

Renter-Occupied

60.1%2,818

Total Units

5,130

Homeownership

39.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%186

$50K–$100K

15.7%293

$100K–$150K

17.2%321

$150K–$200K

14.1%263

$200K–$300K

21.9%409

$300K–$500K

16%299

$500K–$1M

3.5%65

$1M+

1.8%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

195

$500–$750

283

$750–$1,000

717

$1,000–$1,250

999

$1,250–$1,500

134

$1,500–$2,000

163

$2,000+

217

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%72

2010–2019

6.2%320

2000–2009

18%922

1990–1999

10.9%560

1980–1989

13.9%711

1970–1979

10.9%558

1960–1969

14.6%750

1950–1959

11.7%598

1940–1949

5.2%265

1939 or earlier

7.3%374

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.6%3,495

Utility Gas

19.6%918

No Fuel

3.9%181

Bottled/LP Gas

1%48

Fuel Oil

1%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,472

Mean Household Incomei

$79,614

Per Capita Incomei

$29,767

Poverty Ratei

18.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

5,594

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%342

$10K–$15K

7%327

$15K–$20K

1.4%67

$20K–$25K

7.4%346

$25K–$30K

5.5%256

$30K–$35K

5.1%240

$35K–$40K

2.5%115

$40K–$45K

1.4%67

$45K–$50K

6.7%315

$50K–$60K

10.2%478

$60K–$75K

12.1%568

$75K–$100K

11.8%553

$100K–$125K

6.3%297

$125K–$150K

3.8%178

$150K–$200K

5.5%257

$200K+

6%282

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

296

Residentsi

549

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes100% occupied$542/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers127 homes63% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 883 homes96% occupied$226/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC13 homes95% occupied$360/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,472/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

64.7%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

25.7%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

7.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.6% of subsidized households are minority

28.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4743.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,440

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,456

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

932(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured