Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 468,682 with a growth rate of 2.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 17th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 297,724 and has seen a growth of 57.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.5 years
Female: 48 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 334,459 adults, (109,863 of whom are seniors) in Lake County.
Female: 211,892 (51.3%)
Male: 201,032 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Lake County includes 67.19% White, 10.47% Black or African American, 4.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277,461 | 67.19% |
| Two or more races | 65,983 | 15.98% |
| Black or African American | 43,228 | 10.47% |
| Other race | 16,628 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 8,527 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 641 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 456 | 0.11% |
Lake County's average per capita income is $46,704. Household income levels show a median of $73,161. The poverty rate stands at 8.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,501 | $118,213 |
| Families | $89,061 | $109,335 |
| Households | $73,161 | $94,160 |
| Non Families | $40,815 | $56,825 |
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