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 Helen, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,918

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%2,612

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%171

Black

2.8%82

Two or More

1.8%53

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%106

High School Diploma

28.2%579

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%128

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%312

Associate's Degree

10.8%222

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%317

Master's Degree

9.6%198

Professional Degree

0.8%17

Doctorate

1.7%35

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$441,200

Median Renti

$1,522

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%800

Renter-Occupied

20.8%210

Total Units

1,118

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%43

$50K–$100K

6.4%51

$100K–$150K

3.5%28

$150K–$200K

7.2%58

$200K–$300K

10.2%82

$300K–$500K

24.4%195

$500K–$1M

42.9%343

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%36

2010–2019

5.2%58

2000–2009

15%168

1990–1999

15.4%172

1980–1989

24.5%274

1970–1979

10.7%120

1960–1969

6.7%75

1950–1959

7.3%82

1940–1949

4.5%50

1939 or earlier

7.4%83

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91%919

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%37

Utility Gas

2.4%24

Solar

2.4%24

Wood

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,250

Mean Household Incomei

$102,756

Per Capita Incomei

$36,834

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

1,175

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%12

$10K–$15K

2.5%25

$15K–$20K

2.4%24

$20K–$25K

8.1%82

$25K–$30K

2.9%29

$30K–$35K

4%40

$40K–$45K

1.2%12

$45K–$50K

7.2%73

$50K–$60K

2.3%23

$60K–$75K

4.7%47

$75K–$100K

7.6%77

$100K–$125K

13.3%134

$125K–$150K

24.1%243

$150K–$200K

10.8%109

$200K+

7.9%80

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 Vouchers4 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

662.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,117

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,131

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

166(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured