Census-designated place · Florida
Lake Butler, Orange County, Florida
Lake Butler, Orange County, census-designated place, in Orange County, Florida. Lake Butler, Orange County had 17,125 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,748). GEOID 1237648.
Residents, 2020-2024
17,125
±1,748 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 18,851
Median household income
$182,500
±$22,964 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$930,500
±$62,236 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,487
±$339 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Lake Butler, Orange County and what county is it in?
Lake Butler, Orange County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Orange County, Florida. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 1,652 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Butler, Orange County is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, 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 Lake Butler, Orange County, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Butler, Orange County's population at 17,125 (±1,748). The 2020 Census counted 18,851 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Butler, Orange County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Butler, Orange County | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,125 ±1,748 | 1,471,937 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,998 ±569 | 527,776 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.86 ±0.18 | 2.72 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 6,752 ±700 | 586,805 | 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 Lake Butler, Orange County?
The median resident of Lake Butler, Orange County is 43.0 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 17.1%. 21.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Butler, Orange County | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±2.4 | 36.6 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±2.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% ±4.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.5% ±6.0 pts | 35.9% | −12.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±4.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.1% ±4.9 pts | 5.3% | +10.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.0% ±4.2 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.9% ±4.3 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 6.5% ±1.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.2% ±4.8 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.6% ±3.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±3.6 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Lake Butler, Orange County earn?
Half of Lake Butler, Orange County's 5,998 households earn less than $182,500 a year (±$22,964), against $79,719 in Orange County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $158,384 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Butler, Orange County | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $182,500 ±$22,964 | $79,719 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $280,423 ±$52,342 | $111,342 | – |
| Per capita income | $98,964 ±$18,147 | $41,160 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.9 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.6% ±0.4 pts | 93.9% | – |
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 Lake Butler, Orange County?
Owners occupy 86.9% of Lake Butler, Orange County's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $930,500 by its owner (±$62,236). The median renter pays $2,487 a month including utilities, and 63.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Butler, Orange County | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $930,500 ±$62,236 | $390,100 | +$140,025 |
| Median gross rent | $2,487 ±$339 | $1,775 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.6% ±22.1 pts | 49.5% | +33.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,928 ±$271 | $2,055 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9% ±4.7 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.1% ±4.7 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,752 ±700 | 586,805 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 27.1% ±23.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.5% ±5.3 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±4.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Lake Butler, Orange County work and get to work?
70.4% of Lake Butler, Orange County's workers drive alone and 23.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Lake Butler, Orange County | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±4.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4% ±5.8 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.1% ±5.0 pts | 17.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±3.5 | 28.0 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 Lake Butler, Orange County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Butler, Orange County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $108,672 (Tract 171.08) to $185,417 (Tract 171.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 171.08Orange County | 10,693 | $108,672 |
| Tract 171.20Orange County | 6,402 | $184,514 |
| Tract 171.15Orange County | 3,781 | $185,417 |
| Tract 148.15Orange County | 5,533 | $198,920 |
| Tract 148.14Orange County | 6,131 | $124,385 |
| Tract 148.09Orange County | 2,934 | $157,361 |
| Tract 171.19Orange County | 2,384 | $131,406 |
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 Lake Butler, Orange County) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Butler, Orange County compare with other places in Florida?
Lake Butler, Orange County ranks 4th 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) | 232nd | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 439th | 770 |
| Median household income | 4th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 763 |
| Median home value | 20th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 36th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 617th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 733 |
| Median age | 369th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 148th | 760 |
| Work from home | 138th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 362nd | 764 |
Lake Butler, Orange County'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 Lake Butler, Orange County?
14 of the 57 figures for Lake Butler, Orange County 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
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