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Lake Helen

Florida · 2,994 residents (2025 est.) · 4.554 sq mi
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Lake Helen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $441,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 276%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,918
+6%since 2000
from 2,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,994 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Helen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,577 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,834
+115%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+46.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+5%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,200
+276%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+104%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,338)
Black10.7%(293)
Hispanic / Latino3%(81)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(853)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,612)
Black2.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(53)
Diversity Score24.3%(708)
Diversity Score
24
−22%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 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
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Helen, Florida?

Lake Helen, Florida has about 2,918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Helen, Florida earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Helen, Florida expensive?

In Lake Helen, Florida, the median home is worth about $441,200, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Helen, Florida?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Helen, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Helen, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in Lake Helen, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Helen, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Helen, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 603 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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