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Crystal Lake

Florida · 5,768 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 $33,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,768
+8%since 2000
from 5,341 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,258 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+2%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Crystal Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,640
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,736
−6%since 2000
from $15,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+50%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,734)
Black16.7%(961)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,732)
Asian1%(58)
Other5.6%(324)
Diversity Score82.4%(4,752)
Diversity Score
82
+80%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Lake, Florida?

Crystal Lake, Florida has about 5,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crystal Lake, Florida earns about $33,640 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 $92,400, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal Lake, Florida?

About 14.9% 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 39.6% 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 468 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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