Census-designated place · Florida
Three Lakes, Florida
Three Lakes, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Three Lakes had 16,888 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,308). GEOID 1271741.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,888
±1,308 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,540
Median household income
$102,306
±$7,947 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$481,300
±$24,073 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,361
±$126 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Three Lakes and what county is it in?
Three Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 5,103 residents per square mile in 2020.
Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Three Lakes's population at 16,888 (±1,308). The 2020 Census counted 16,540 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Three Lakes is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Three Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,888 ±1,308 | 2,738,356 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,348 ±354 | 975,411 | +518 |
| Average household size | 3.16 ±0.15 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,547 ±314 | 1,094,983 | +397 |
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 Three Lakes?
The median resident of Three Lakes is 35.8 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 63.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.0%. 48.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Three Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±0.9 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±2.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8% ±1.8 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±2.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 63.3% ±6.5 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.0% ±4.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 48.8% ±4.2 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 74.7% ±5.0 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 5.3% ±1.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±3.7 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±3.6 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.3% ±4.5 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Three Lakes earn?
Half of Three Lakes's 5,348 households earn less than $102,306 a year (±$7,947), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,632 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,674 after inflation. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Three Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,306 ±$7,947 | $71,753 | +$18,674 |
| Mean household income | $123,039 ±$10,465 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,506 ±$3,322 | $39,469 | +$6,582 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±4.0 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2% ±10.8 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±3.4 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.0 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.6% ±0.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Three Lakes?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Three Lakes's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $481,300 by its owner (±$24,073). The median renter pays $2,361 a month including utilities, and 66.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Three Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $481,300 ±$24,073 | $463,000 | +$119,353 |
| Median gross rent | $2,361 ±$126 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 66.4% ±10.6 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,533 ±$191 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±5.0 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±5.0 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,547 ±314 | 1,094,983 | +397 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6% ±4.7 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
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 Three Lakes work and get to work?
75.1% of Three Lakes's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Three Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.4% ±4.2 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±4.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±3.1 pts | 14.0% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±1.9 | 30.9 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 Three Lakes?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Three Lakes (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $88,659 (Tract 193.02) to $116,932 (Tract 194.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 194.02Miami-Dade County | 6,005 | $104,831 |
| Tract 193.02Miami-Dade County | 5,060 | $88,659 |
| Tract 194.01Miami-Dade County | 2,942 | $116,932 |
| Tract 193.01Miami-Dade County | 2,881 | $91,964 |
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 Three Lakes) · Census block assignment files
How does Three Lakes compare with other places in Florida?
Three Lakes ranks 135th 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) | 237th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 770 |
| Median household income | 135th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 360th | 763 |
| Median home value | 161st | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 49th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 408th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 253rd | 733 |
| Median age | 655th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 468th | 760 |
| Work from home | 345th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 107th | 764 |
Three Lakes'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 Three Lakes?
13 of the 57 figures for Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes 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.