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Eagle Lake

Florida · 2,496 residents · 2.597 sq mi
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Eagle Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,496
+42%since 1990
from 1,758 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 677 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,249
+24%since 1990
from $10,656 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
32.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,690)
Black2.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(280)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,812)
Black4.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(536)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,283)
Diversity Score
51
+222%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.1%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Florida?

Eagle Lake, Florida has about 2,496 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Florida earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Lake, Florida expensive?

In Eagle Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $57,700, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Florida?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Lake, Florida?

About 17.9% of people in Eagle Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Lake, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Lake, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 738 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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