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Lake Butler

Florida · 18,851 residents · 11.401 sq mi
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Lake Butler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,815. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $663,800. Households here earn about 127% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,851
−3%since 2019
from 19,499 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
1,653 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+4%since 2019
from 39.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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202417K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,815
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,695 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,074
+4%since 2019
from $75,260 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $642,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,094
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,953 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
16.6% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+2%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(12,401)
Black9.2%(1,792)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(3,177)
Asian6.9%(1,340)
Other4%(789)
Diversity Score69.3%(13,507)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(10,957)
Black6%(1,122)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,854)
Asian11.6%(2,183)
Other3.4%(649)
Diversity Score71.7%(13,510)
Diversity Score
72
+3%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Female
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Foreign born
26.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Butler, Florida?

Lake Butler, Florida has about 18,851 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 $130,815 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 $663,800, and the typical rent is about $2,094 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 58.3% 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 7.2% of people in Lake Butler, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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