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 Park, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,081

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

47.4%4,304

Hispanic/Latino

25.3%2,299

White

20.9%1,895

Two or More

3%271

Asian

1.8%166

Other

1.6%146

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%518

High School Diploma

24.2%1,442

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%325

Some College (1+ yr)

7%419

Associate's Degree

6.4%381

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%1,183

Master's Degree

6.6%390

Professional Degree

1.9%115

Doctorate

0.4%26

HS or Higher

80.7%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$394,400

Median Renti

$1,600

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.5%1,391

Renter-Occupied

53.5%1,599

Total Units

3,390

Homeownership

46.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%11

$100K–$150K

2.8%39

$200K–$300K

18.1%252

$300K–$500K

51%710

$500K–$1M

21.7%302

$1M+

5.5%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

434

$1,250–$1,500

174

$1,500–$2,000

388

$2,000+

459

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%60

2000–2009

16%542

1990–1999

10.7%364

1980–1989

14.2%481

1970–1979

24.5%832

1960–1969

11.7%398

1950–1959

18.5%628

1940–1949

0.7%23

1939 or earlier

1.8%62

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.1%2,664

No Fuel

9.2%275

Utility Gas

1.7%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,954

Mean Household Incomei

$84,186

Per Capita Incomei

$29,767

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

4,697

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

Residentsi

162

Avg. Tenant Renti

$518/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers86 homes83% occupied$518/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,954/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

11%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% 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

2,78030.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

686

China

Canada

Germany

Philippines

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,229

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,277

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

126(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.9%Insured

23.1%Uninsured