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Lakewood Park

Florida · 12,510 residents · 6.665 sq mi
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Lakewood Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,199. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,510
+20%since 2000
from 10,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Lakewood Park
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,199
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,805 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,468
+39%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(8,854)
Black11.6%(1,457)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,356)
Asian1.3%(164)
Other2.2%(274)
Diversity Score54.7%(6,838)
Diversity Score
55
+176%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood Park, Florida?

Lakewood Park, Florida has about 12,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakewood Park, Florida earns about $51,199 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 $160,700, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood Park, Florida?

About 17.2% 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 11.4% 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 5,299 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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