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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Helen

Florida · 2,315 residents · 4.554 sq mi
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Lake Helen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,852. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 428 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,315
−16%vs 2000
vs 2,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
508 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−13%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Helen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,852
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,577 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,732
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,158 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$441
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
84.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
2.2
+21%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,071)
Black8.8%(204)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(40)
Diversity Score27.1%(627)
27
−13%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Helen, Florida?

Lake Helen, Florida has about 2,315 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Helen, Florida earns about $22,852 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 $51,300, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Helen, Florida?

About 8.2% 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 9.5% of people in Lake Helen, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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