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East Lake

Florida · 32,344 residents · 28.646 sq mi
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East Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,400. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,344
+10%since 2000
from 29,394 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+21%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
29K30K32K33K34K2000201020202024East Lake
202433K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,989
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,097
+44%since 2000
from $36,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+61%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(27,007)
Black1.1%(313)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,094)
Asian2.3%(678)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(5,002)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(26,398)
Black1.9%(619)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,684)
Asian4%(1,295)
Other3.5%(1,147)
Diversity Score39.4%(12,746)
Diversity Score
39
+132%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Lake, Florida?

East Lake, Florida has about 32,344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Lake, Florida earns about $79,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Lake, Florida expensive?

In East Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $349,400, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.

How educated are people in East Lake, Florida?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Lake, Florida?

About 9.2% of people in East Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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