Census-designated place · Florida
East Lake, Florida
East Lake, census-designated place, in Pinellas County, Florida. East Lake had 33,283 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,491). GEOID 1219206.
Residents, 2020-2024
33,283
±1,491 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 32,344
Median household income
$99,333
±$7,897 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$488,000
±$22,353 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,942
±$120 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is East Lake and what county is it in?
East Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pinellas County, Florida. It covers 28.6 square miles of land, 1,129 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Lake is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Lake, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts East Lake's population at 33,283 (±1,491). The 2020 Census counted 32,344 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; East Lake is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | East Lake | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,283 ±1,491 | 963,481 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,769 ±635 | 428,473 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.07 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,010 ±554 | 520,107 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Lake?
The median resident of East Lake is 51.2 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 28.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.2%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Lake | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 ±1.4 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.6% ±1.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.2% ±1.9 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.6 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% ±1.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±2.4 pts | 71.0% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7% ±1.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0% ±2.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±1.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.4% ±2.9 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.7% ±1.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.1 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Lake earn?
Half of East Lake's 13,769 households earn less than $99,333 a year (±$7,897), against $72,646 in Pinellas County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $100,299 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Lake | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,333 ±$7,897 | $72,646 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,819 ±$7,752 | $104,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,957 ±$3,388 | $48,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7% ±4.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±0.8 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±1.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Lake?
Owners occupy 83.2% of East Lake's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $488,000 by its owner (±$22,353). The median renter pays $1,942 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Lake | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $488,000 ±$22,353 | $355,100 | +$61,688 |
| Median gross rent | $1,942 ±$120 | $1,642 | +$319 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1% ±10.2 pts | 49.9% | +13.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,498 ±$148 | $1,948 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±2.1 pts | 69.5% | +3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±2.1 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 15,010 ±554 | 520,107 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±4.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.0% ±2.6 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Lake work and get to work?
66.2% of East Lake's workers drive alone and 25.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | East Lake | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4% ±2.3 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2% ±2.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.8% ±2.3 pts | 20.0% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±1.5 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Lake?
10 census tracts lie mostly in East Lake, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,398 (Tract 273.33) to $164,152 (Tract 273.28).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 273.28Pinellas County | 4,099 | $164,152 |
| Tract 273.29Pinellas County | 3,984 | $117,663 |
| Tract 273.24Pinellas County | 4,435 | $85,573 |
| Tract 273.33Pinellas County | 3,609 | $64,398 |
| Tract 273.25Pinellas County | 3,535 | $129,236 |
| Tract 273.26Pinellas County | 4,301 | $74,583 |
| Tract 273.23Pinellas County | 3,182 | $83,308 |
| Tract 273.32Pinellas County | 2,607 | $78,618 |
| Tract 273.09Pinellas County | 2,363 | $129,044 |
| Tract 273.21Pinellas County | 1,752 | $126,563 |
| Tract 273.27Pinellas County | 5,045 | $92,206 |
| Tract 274.01Pinellas County | 2,813 | $87,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does East Lake compare with other places in Florida?
East Lake ranks 150th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 130th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 536th | 770 |
| Median household income | 150th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 137th | 763 |
| Median home value | 155th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 168th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 549th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th | 733 |
| Median age | 209th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 206th | 760 |
| Work from home | 88th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 331st | 764 |
East Lake's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Lake?
11 of the 57 figures for East Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.