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Berkshire Lakes

Florida · 2,064 residents · 0.657 sq mi
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Berkshire Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,795. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 429 residents. Median home value is $374,400. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,064
−17%since 2023
from 2,493 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,142 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 3,795 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
+8%since 2023
from 58.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K20202024Berkshire Lakes
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(41)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.1%(63)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.5%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(158)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.7%(117)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(220)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420%(413)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.8%(430)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8420.2%(416)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,795
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,307
+23%since 2023
from $47,234 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−6%since 2023
from 0.462 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $323,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,909
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,192 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,800)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(681)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,789)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(241)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0.9%(19)
Diversity Score
29
−42%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(79)
Cuban3.6%(75)
Puerto Rican1.5%(30)
Colombian1%(20)
Argentine0.7%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(15)
Ancestry
Irish21.7%(447)
German16.7%(345)
Italian12.9%(267)
English10.9%(225)
American8.5%(175)
Polish4.9%(101)
French4.6%(94)
Bulgarian2.8%(58)
Ukrainian2.6%(54)
Macedonian2.4%(49)
Norwegian2.1%(44)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.6%(33)
Russian1.6%(32)
Scottish1.3%(27)
Hungarian1.2%(25)
Portuguese1.1%(23)
Austrian1.1%(22)
Arab0.8%(17)
Egyptian0.8%(17)
Finnish0.6%(13)
Swedish0.5%(10)
Welsh0.5%(10)
Brazilian0.4%(9)
Danish0.4%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+18%since 2023
from 18.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
Female
55.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
Foreign born
18.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.9%(130)
Married66.5%(543)
Widowed5%(41)
Divorced12.6%(103)
Women 15+
Never married11.9%(130)
Married49.5%(539)
Widowed22.1%(240)
Divorced16.5%(179)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkshire Lakes, Florida?

Berkshire Lakes, Florida has about 2,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkshire Lakes, Florida?

The typical household in Berkshire Lakes, Florida earns about $85,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkshire Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Berkshire Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $374,400, and the typical rent is about $1,909 a month.

How educated are people in Berkshire Lakes, Florida?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Berkshire Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkshire Lakes, Florida?

About 1.8% of people in Berkshire Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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