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Lady Lake

Florida · 15,970 residents · 9.337 sq mi
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Lady Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,322. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,600. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,970
+35%since 2000
from 11,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.6
−1%since 2000
from 68.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K12K15K18K1990201020202024Lady Lake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,322
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,581 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,124
+27%since 2000
from $21,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+66%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(11,116)
Black3.2%(375)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(217)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,521)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(13,114)
Black5.2%(836)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,286)
Asian1.5%(233)
Other2.2%(355)
Diversity Score37.9%(6,050)
Diversity Score
38
+195%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lady Lake, Florida?

Lady Lake, Florida has about 15,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lady Lake, Florida earns about $40,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lady Lake, Florida expensive?

In Lady Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Lady Lake, Florida?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lady Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lady Lake, Florida?

About 13.2% of people in Lady Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lady Lake, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lady Lake, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,899 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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