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Lake Buena Vista

Florida · 25 residents (2025 est.) · 3.028 sq mi
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Lake Buena Vista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $176,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15
−6%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+4%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
03837661K2K1990201020202024Lake Buena Vista
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$176,250
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,680
+128%since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−8%since 2011
from 0.254 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.9
−46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(2)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
+55.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Buena Vista, Florida?

Lake Buena Vista, Florida has about 15 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Buena Vista, Florida?

The typical household in Lake Buena Vista, Florida earns about $176,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Buena Vista, Florida expensive?

In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Lake Buena Vista, Florida?

About 80.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Buena Vista, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Buena Vista, Florida?

About 0.0% of people in Lake Buena Vista, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Buena Vista, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Buena Vista, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,378 residents, a change of about -99 percent over that period.

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

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