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Lake County, Florida
Lake County, Florida. Lake County had 456,068 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 29 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 census-designated) and 75 census tracts. GEOID 12069.
Lake County is one of the 4 counties of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
456,068
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 383,956 · ACS 2020-2024: 412,924
Median household income
$73,161
±$1,462 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$318,400
±$5,107 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,586
±$49 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Lake County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 383,956 residents in Lake County. The Census Bureau estimates 456,068 for July 1, 2025, up 18.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 412,924 over 952 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lake County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 412,924 | 22,416,077 | +67,057 |
| Households | 164,497±1,605 | 8,752,810 | +30,180 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.02 | 2.51 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 187,580±88 | 10,256,470 | +30,541 |
Lake County's population since 2000
From 210,528 in 2000 to 456,068 in 2025: up 116.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lake County?
Lake County holds 29 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Clermont with 52,812 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clermont | 43,021 | $82,306 |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 27,000 | $52,880 |
| Eustis | 23,189 | $65,373 |
| Four Corners | 56,381 | $72,879 |
| Tavares | 19,003 | $58,886 |
| Groveland | 18,505 | $100,226 |
| Mount Dora | 16,341 | $74,537 |
| Lady Lake | 15,970 | $46,074 |
| Minneola | 13,843 | $110,902 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,325 | $82,656 |
| Mascotte | 6,609 | $83,878 |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,417 | $90,041 |
| Umatilla | 3,685 | $71,077 |
| Silver Lake | 2,101 | $78,601 |
| Astatula | 1,889 | $72,063 |
| Astor | 1,759 | $56,979 |
| Montverde | 1,655 | $97,031 |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 1,643 | $95,833 |
| YalahaGEOID 1278900 | 1,505 | $121,027 |
| Lake Mack-Forest HillsGEOID 1238332 | 992 | not published |
| Lake KathrynGEOID 1238162 | 990 | $50,379 |
| PaisleyGEOID 1253850 | 980 | $82,750 |
| SorrentoGEOID 1266975 | 845 | not published |
| Pine LakesGEOID 1256865 | 818 | $77,785 |
| FerndaleGEOID 1222225 | 548 | not published |
| OkahumpkaGEOID 1251150 | 240 | $152,813 |
| LisbonGEOID 1240750 | 229 | not published |
| PittmanGEOID 1257380 | 227 | $78,542 |
| AltoonaGEOID 1201050 | 98 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake County?
The median resident of Lake County is 46.5 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.8%. 10.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±0.2 | 42.6 | −0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.8% | 27.4% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.6%±0.3 pts | 50.4% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.2%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | 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 | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.7%±0.6 pts | 21.9% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.1%±0.7 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8%±0.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8%±0.8 pts | 34.1% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±0.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Lake County's 164,497 households earn less than $73,161 a year (±$1,462), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,089 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,072 after inflation. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,161±$1,462 | $74,568 | +$6,072 |
| Mean household income | $94,160±$1,579 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,577±$582 | $42,609 | +$3,689 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.7 pts | 16.5% | −8.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 77.6% of Lake County's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 by its owner (±$5,107). The median renter pays $1,586 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,400±$5,107 | $359,000 | +$95,152 |
| Median gross rent | $1,586±$49 | $1,669 | +$252 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8%±3.1 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,814±$28 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6%±1.0 pts | 67.6% | +3.1 pts |
| Housing units | 187,580±88 | 10,256,470 | +30,541 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3%±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±1.0 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±0.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.9%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Lake County building?
Builders took permits for 5,342 new housing units across Lake County in 2025 (3,999 single-family), 11.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lake County get to work?
72.3% of Lake County's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Lake County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.8%±0.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3%±1.2 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7%±1.0 pts | 15.7% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min±0.8 | 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 are Lake County's census tracts?
Lake County is divided into 75 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,214 (Tract 302.09) to $136,174 (Tract 313.21).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lake County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 67 |
| Median household income | 25th of 67 |
| Median home value | 26th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 67 |
| Median age | 21st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Lake County 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.