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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Park

Florida · 8,721 residents · 2.085 sq mi
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Lake Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,983. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,721
+30%since 1990
from 6,704 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,183 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 3,215 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
−5%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Lake Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,983
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,299 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,212
+19%since 1990
from $15,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$674
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $553 in 1990
US average: $602
46.4%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
53.6% rent
2.7
−1%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(4,995)
Black20.9%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(364)
Asian3.3%(219)
Diversity Score57.2%(3,835)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(3,310)
Black47.9%(4,174)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(506)
Asian2.9%(249)
Diversity Score72.2%(6,293)
72
+26%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.8 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 Park, Florida?

Lake Park, Florida has about 8,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Park, Florida earns about $33,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Park, Florida expensive?

In Lake Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Park, Florida?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Park, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in Lake Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,017 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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