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Lake Butler

Florida · 1,986 residents · 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 $36,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $127,000. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,986
+3%since 2000
from 1,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+19%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,369
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,803
+54%since 2000
from $14,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+57%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,278)
Black24.5%(486)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(103)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4.2%(83)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,259)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Butler, Florida?

Lake Butler, Florida has about 1,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Butler, Florida earns about $36,369 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 $127,000, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 9.4% 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 29.6% 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 100 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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