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Lakewood Park

Florida · 11,323 residents · 6.665 sq mi
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Lakewood Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,160. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,323
+8%since 2000
from 10,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,699 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+3%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Lakewood Park
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,160
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,805 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,895
+15%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+60%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(9,428)
Black5.2%(542)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(266)
Asian0.6%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(2,072)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(9,075)
Black9.8%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(741)
Asian1.5%(172)
Other2.8%(322)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,002)
Diversity Score
44
+123%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood Park, Florida?

Lakewood Park, Florida has about 11,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakewood Park, Florida earns about $39,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood Park, Florida expensive?

In Lakewood Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood Park, Florida?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood Park, Florida?

About 8.8% of people in Lakewood Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,112 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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