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 Placid, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,477

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.2%1,219

White

38.6%955

Black

9.9%244

Two or More

1.2%30

Other

0.5%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%9

Asian

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%74

High School Diploma

27.7%487

Some College (<1 yr)

7%123

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%171

Associate's Degree

6.2%109

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%245

Master's Degree

4.5%79

Professional Degree

2.9%51

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

76.3%

BA or Higher

21.5%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$261,300

Median Renti

$1,046

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.3%578

Renter-Occupied

42.7%431

Total Units

1,164

Homeownership

57.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%31

$50K–$100K

8.8%51

$100K–$150K

18.2%105

$150K–$200K

8.8%51

$200K–$300K

15.9%92

$300K–$500K

29.2%169

$500K–$1M

10.6%61

$1M+

3.1%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

142

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

108

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

10.1%118

2000–2009

13.1%152

1990–1999

13.3%155

1980–1989

28%326

1970–1979

15.4%179

1960–1969

6.6%77

1950–1959

4.2%49

1940–1949

4.8%56

1939 or earlier

4.5%52

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95%959

No Fuel

2.5%25

Utility Gas

2.2%22

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,018

Mean Household Incomei

$60,951

Per Capita Incomei

$25,012

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

1,024

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14%141

$15K–$20K

3.1%31

$20K–$25K

6.4%65

$25K–$30K

3.7%37

$30K–$35K

8.3%84

$35K–$40K

1.1%11

$40K–$45K

7.8%79

$45K–$50K

7.6%77

$50K–$60K

8.7%88

$60K–$75K

12.9%130

$75K–$100K

4.3%43

$100K–$125K

9.6%97

$125K–$150K

7.7%78

$150K–$200K

3.8%38

$200K+

1%10

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81032.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

493

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

941

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

941

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

58.1%Insured

41.9%Uninsured