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Lake Helen

Florida · 2,624 residents · 4.554 sq mi
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Lake Helen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,886. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,900. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,624
−4%since 2000
from 2,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
576 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Helen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,886
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,068
+29%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,209)
Black9.1%(240)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(114)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.4%(38)
Diversity Score34.1%(895)
Diversity Score
34
+10%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Helen, Florida?

Lake Helen, Florida has about 2,624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Helen, Florida earns about $54,886 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 $140,900, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Helen, Florida?

About 11.6% 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 9.2% 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 309 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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