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Crystal Lake

Florida · 5,451 residents · 2.554 sq mi
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Crystal Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $205,600. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,451
+2%since 2000
from 5,341 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,134 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+18%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Crystal Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,424
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,699 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,506
+63%since 2000
from $15,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+19%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,600
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+127%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(4,100)
Black13.4%(718)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(385)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(2,440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,320)
Black19.3%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(1,796)
Asian1.9%(102)
Other3.3%(179)
Diversity Score83.9%(4,575)
Diversity Score
84
+84%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 75.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 20.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Lake, Florida?

Crystal Lake, Florida has about 5,451 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal Lake, Florida?

The typical household in Crystal Lake, Florida earns about $49,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal Lake, Florida expensive?

In Crystal Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $205,600, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal Lake, Florida?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal Lake, Florida?

About 26.3% of people in Crystal Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal Lake, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal Lake, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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