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Lake Mary

Florida · 16,798 residents · 9.076 sq mi
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Lake Mary is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,441. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,798
+47%since 2000
from 11,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,851 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+16%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K15K18K1990201020202024Lake Mary
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,441
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,485 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,425
+59%since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,684
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $834 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+41%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(9,734)
Black3.5%(396)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(713)
Asian3.8%(439)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(3,564)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(10,898)
Black6.1%(1,027)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,452)
Asian9.6%(1,619)
Other4.1%(689)
Diversity Score67.1%(11,273)
Diversity Score
67
+116%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mary, Florida?

Lake Mary, Florida has about 16,798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mary, Florida earns about $92,441 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 $329,700, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mary, Florida?

About 49.5% 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 4.2% 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 10,869 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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