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 Alfred, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,277

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.4%3,671

Hispanic/Latino

30.3%2,207

Black

11.7%852

Asian

5.2%375

Two or More

2.1%155

Other

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%154

High School Diploma

35.5%1,788

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%218

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%526

Associate's Degree

8.8%443

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%867

Master's Degree

6.7%339

Doctorate

0.5%23

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

24.4%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,900

Median Renti

$1,349

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%1,806

Renter-Occupied

29.9%771

Total Units

2,832

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%66

$50K–$100K

8.4%152

$100K–$150K

6.4%115

$150K–$200K

12.2%220

$200K–$300K

32.5%587

$300K–$500K

31.1%561

$500K–$1M

5%91

$1M+

0.8%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

131

$1,000–$1,250

162

$1,250–$1,500

110

$1,500–$2,000

114

$2,000+

205

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%124

2010–2019

13.2%374

2000–2009

19.3%547

1990–1999

10.5%296

1980–1989

20.5%580

1970–1979

9.8%277

1960–1969

5.6%159

1950–1959

9.7%274

1940–1949

1.6%44

1939 or earlier

5.5%157

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.9%2,342

Utility Gas

5.3%136

No Fuel

2.1%55

Solar

1%26

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,202

Mean Household Incomei

$96,368

Per Capita Incomei

$34,537

Poverty Ratei

9.3%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

3,800

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%32

$10K–$15K

0.7%17

$15K–$20K

3.7%96

$20K–$25K

13.5%348

$25K–$30K

6.6%171

$30K–$35K

1.6%41

$35K–$40K

3.4%88

$40K–$45K

5.2%135

$45K–$50K

2.1%55

$50K–$60K

1.4%36

$60K–$75K

12.4%320

$75K–$100K

13.5%348

$100K–$125K

6.8%174

$125K–$150K

4.2%108

$150K–$200K

13.6%350

$200K+

10%258

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

105

Avg. Tenant Renti

$556/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 831 homes87% occupied$556/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,202/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

41%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

42%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% 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

1,10815.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

192

India

152

Philippines

101

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,450

Avg. Commutei

31.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,552

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

331(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured