Demographics
With Lake County’s 2020 population estimated to be more than 366,000 and a growth rate of 4.2% in the past year (2018-2019), Lake County was ranked the third fastest growing county in the state. As Orlando’s urban core continues to approach build-out, Lake County will experience even more growth over the coming decades with forecasts predicting the population will be more than 452,700 by the year 2030.
Source: FDOT 2019 Florida Population Summary Report dated September 2020
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General Demographic Trends
| General Demographics Trends | 2000** | 2010* | 2020 | 2000-2010 | 2010-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,528 | 297,052 | 367,924 | 41.1% | 23.9% |
| Households | 88,413 | 121,289 | 149,947 | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 3.4% | 0% |
| Housing Units | 102,830 | 144,996 | 175,153 | 41.0% | 20.8% |
Sources: BEBR Florida Estimates of Population 2020, Household and Average Household Size in Florida: April 1, 2020, and U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. Esri forecasts for 2020 and 2025
Population by Age
| Population by Age | 2010 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Lake County | 297,052 | 367,924 | ||
| Under 5 years | 16,233 | 5.5% | 18,355 | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 17,115 | 5.8% | 19,311 | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 17,575 | 5.9% | 19,748 | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 17,224 | 5.8% | 18,357 | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13,499 | 4.5% | 17,019 | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 28,912 | 9.7% | 40,757 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 35,306 | 11.9% | 38,156 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 39,751 | 13.4% | 42,638 | 11.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 18,640 | 6.3% | 24,973 | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 20,972 | 7.1% | 26,917 | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 39,112 | 13.2% | 55,300 | 15.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 24,330 | 8.2% | 33,619 | 9.1% |
| 85 years and over | 8,383 | 2.8% | 12,774 | 3.5% |
| Median age (years) | 45.6 | 48.6 | ||
Source: ESRI - US Census Bureau Forecasts for 2020*
Households by Income
| Households by Income | 2010 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Total Households | 117,544 | 134,317 | ||
| Less than $10,000 | 6,282 | 5.34% | 6,340 | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6,480 | 5.51% | 5,885 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14,273 | 12.14% | 13,741 | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15,968 | 13.58% | 16,088 | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19,514 | 16.6% | 19,900 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23,810 | 20.26% | 26,198 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14,077 | 11.98% | 18,596 | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11,359 | 9.66% | 17,200 | 12.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,196 | 2.72% | 5,877 | 4.4% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,585 | 2.2% | 4,492 | 3.3% |
| Median household income | $46,477 | $54,513 | ||
| Mean household income | $61,248 | $69,788 | ||
Source: 2019 ACS 5 Year Estimated Data Profiles
Education Attainment
| Educational Attainment | 2010 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Population 25 years and over | 216,255 | 255,871 | ||
| Less than 9th grade | 7,689 | 3.6% | 7,990 | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19,488 | 9.0% | 18,877 | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 70,957 | 32.8% | 82,048 | 32.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 54,951 | 25.4% | 58,318 | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 16,017 | 7.4% | 27,220 | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30,931 | 14.3% | 39,314 | 15.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16,222 | 7.5% | 22,094 | 8.6% |
Source: 2019 ACS 5 Year Estimated Data Profiles
School Enrollment
| School Enrollment | 2019-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | |||
| Population (3 years old and over) enrolled in school | 69,066 | |||
| Nursery school, preschool | 3,737 | 5.4% | ||
| Kindergarten | 3,903 | 5.7% | ||
| Elementary school (grades 1-8) | 30,974 | 44.8% | ||
| High school (grades 9-12) | 15,683 | 22.7% | ||
| College, undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools | 14,769 | 21.4% | ||
Source: 2019 ACS 5 Year Estimated Data Profiles
