Town · Florida
Lantana, Florida
Lantana, town, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Lantana had 12,449 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,504 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,256 (±23). GEOID 1239375.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,449
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,504 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,256 ±23
Median household income
$70,012
±$13,395 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$396,200
±$38,329 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,758
±$209 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Lantana and what county is it in?
Lantana is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 4,860 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lantana is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Lantana, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,449 people lived in Lantana on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 11,504 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,256 (±23).
| Measure | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,256 ±23 | 1,533,806 | +561 |
| Households | 4,881 ±413 | 605,430 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.20 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,032 ±441 | 719,463 | no clear change |
Lantana's population since 2000
From 9,437 in 2000 to 12,449 in 2025: up 31.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lantana as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Lantana?
The median resident of Lantana is 44.0 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 39.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.7%. 36.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±3.7 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±3.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±3.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±3.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.5% ±4.3 pts | 24.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.7% ±6.7 pts | 49.6% | −14.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.7% ±8.8 pts | 18.1% | +15.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| 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% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±3.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 36.5% ±6.0 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.2% ±6.9 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.6% ±4.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2% ±3.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±4.5 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±2.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4% ±4.5 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Lantana earn?
Half of Lantana's 4,881 households earn less than $70,012 a year (±$13,395), against $83,581 in Palm Beach County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $61,290 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,012 ±$13,395 | $83,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,165 ±$15,695 | $128,577 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,439 ±$6,530 | $52,359 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±3.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±7.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±2.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0% ±3.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Lantana?
Owners occupy 52.9% of Lantana's occupied homes and renters 47.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $396,200 by its owner (±$38,329). The median renter pays $1,758 a month including utilities, and 57.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $396,200 ±$38,329 | $447,300 | +$118,555 |
| Median gross rent | $1,758 ±$209 | $1,916 | +$367 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.2% ±11.2 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,298 ±$251 | $2,383 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.9% ±6.5 pts | 70.1% | −9.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.1% ±6.5 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,032 ±441 | 719,463 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±4.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.2% ±5.2 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Lantana building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Lantana in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lantana work and get to work?
72.4% of Lantana's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±3.4 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±3.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±6.5 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±3.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±5.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±2.5 | 26.5 min | −7.4 min |
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 Lantana?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lantana, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,563 (Tract 55.01) to $70,588 (Tract 55.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 55.02Palm Beach County | 5,755 | $70,588 |
| Tract 55.01Palm Beach County | 5,436 | $70,563 |
| Tract 54.12Palm Beach County | 2,942 | $81,696 |
| Tract 58.07Palm Beach County | 4,257 | $62,383 |
| Tract 50Palm Beach County | 5,438 | $79,904 |
| Tract 56.01Palm Beach County | 6,170 | $54,985 |
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 Lantana) · Census block assignment files
How does Lantana compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lantana is the 2,761st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 159th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Lantana ranks 406th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 159th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 128th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 121st | 770 |
| Median household income | 406th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 300th | 763 |
| Median home value | 263rd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 264th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 338th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 477th | 733 |
| Median age | 347th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 660th | 760 |
| Work from home | 580th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 648th | 764 |
Lantana's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Lantana with other places
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 Lantana?
11 of the 57 figures for Lantana 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 Lantana 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' public schools in Lantana.