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Three Lakes

Florida · 15,047 residents · 3.227 sq mi
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Three Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,821. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,092 residents. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,047
+116%since 2000
from 6,955 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,663 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 2,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+9%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K9K12K15K18K2000201020202024Three Lakes
202417K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,821
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,830 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,515
+25%since 2000
from $22,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.4%
US avg: 7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,700
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $952 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+90%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(2,195)
Black14.5%(1,009)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(3,322)
Asian3.8%(261)
Other0%
Diversity Score79%(5,497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(2,805)
Black9.2%(1,388)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(9,843)
Asian4.4%(667)
Other2.1%(316)
Diversity Score65.6%(9,868)
Diversity Score
66
−17%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
46.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Three Lakes, Florida?

Three Lakes, Florida has about 15,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Three Lakes, Florida?

The typical household in Three Lakes, Florida earns about $74,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Three Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Three Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $308,700, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.

How educated are people in Three Lakes, Florida?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Three Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Three Lakes, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in Three Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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