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 Butler, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,601

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.2%1,092

Black

16.7%267

Two or More

9.7%156

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%79

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%48

High School Diploma

25.5%253

Some College (<1 yr)

13.7%136

Some College (1+ yr)

21.5%214

Associate's Degree

3.8%38

Bachelor's Degree

3%30

Master's Degree

10.1%100

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

82.6%

BA or Higher

13.3%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,800

Median Renti

$774

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.1%273

Renter-Occupied

57.9%376

Total Units

695

Homeownership

42.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.8%35

$50K–$100K

9.2%25

$100K–$150K

13.9%38

$150K–$200K

33.7%92

$200K–$300K

6.6%18

$300K–$500K

19.4%53

$500K–$1M

4.4%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

113

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.9%27

2000–2009

10.9%76

1990–1999

10.1%70

1980–1989

17.6%122

1970–1979

11.1%77

1960–1969

10.1%70

1950–1959

8.1%56

1940–1949

11.5%80

1939 or earlier

16.8%117

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.8%609

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%22

Utility Gas

2.2%14

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

No Fuel

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,922

Mean Household Incomei

$60,104

Per Capita Incomei

$21,864

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

12%

Labor Forcei

540

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.7%76

$10K–$15K

6.8%44

$15K–$20K

3.7%24

$20K–$25K

1.8%12

$25K–$30K

2.3%15

$30K–$35K

2.5%16

$35K–$40K

8.9%58

$40K–$45K

9.9%64

$45K–$50K

2.5%16

$50K–$60K

10.5%68

$60K–$75K

7.9%51

$75K–$100K

17.3%112

$100K–$125K

4.8%31

$125K–$150K

1.5%10

$150K–$200K

6.9%45

$200K+

1.1%7

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

173

Residentsi

371

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing122 homes98% occupied$394/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 848 homes83% occupied$505/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,922/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

54.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

28.3%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

14.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

2.9%

Who Receives This Housing

79.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.7% of subsidized households are minority

15.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.9% 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

281.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

474

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

465

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

134(12.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured