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Lake Mack-Forest Hills

Florida · 2,200 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,211 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $138,800. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,200
+122%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
455 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3459342K2K3K2000201020202024Lake Mack-Forest Hills
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,173
+202%since 2000
from $12,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+16%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services20.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(922)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(44)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(136)
Diversity Score
6
−49%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−21%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.5%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.9%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.0%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
59.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida?

Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida has about 2,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida expensive?

In Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida, the median home is worth about $138,800.

How educated are people in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida?

About 20.4% of people in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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