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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Mary

Florida · 11,458 residents · 9.076 sq mi
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Lake Mary is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,485. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $175,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,458
+93%since 1990
from 5,929 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,262 / sq mi
+93%since 1990
from 653 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+8%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K8K11K15K18K1990201020202024Lake Mary
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,485
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,094
+67%since 1990
from $18,592 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$175,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$834
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $519 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
16.2% rent
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,713)
Black1.2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(163)
Asian1.7%(101)
Diversity Score14.9%(885)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(9,734)
Black3.5%(396)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(713)
Asian3.8%(439)
Diversity Score31.1%(3,564)
31
+108%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mary, Florida?

Lake Mary, Florida has about 11,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Mary, Florida earns about $69,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Mary, Florida expensive?

In Lake Mary, Florida, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mary, Florida?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mary, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Mary, Florida?

About 2.9% of people in Lake Mary, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Mary, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Mary, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,529 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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