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Lake Butler

Florida · 1,921 residents (2025 est.) · 2.358 sq mi
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Lake Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,922. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 326 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,800. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,601
−17%since 2000
from 1,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+18%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,921 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,922
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,347 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,864
+54%since 2000
from $14,174 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−17%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
57.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,206)
Black31.8%(612)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(71)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(1,191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,092)
Black16.7%(267)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(163)
Diversity Score61.8%(989)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
6.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+42.4 ptssince 2017
from 48.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Butler, Florida?

Lake Butler, Florida has about 1,601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Butler, Florida earns about $49,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Butler, Florida expensive?

In Lake Butler, Florida, the median home is worth about $167,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Butler, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 24.7% of people in Lake Butler, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Butler, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Butler, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 485 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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