Lake Alfred is a city located in Polk County Florida. Lake Alfred has a 2024 population of 7,626. Lake Alfred is currently growing at a rate of 3.68% annually and its population has increased by 16.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Alfred is $78,771 with a poverty rate of 9.39%. The median age in Lake Alfred is 36.3 years: 38.7 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Alfred was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,563 | 54.36% |
| Black or African American | 958 | 14.61% |
| Two or more races | 738 | 11.26% |
| Other race | 695 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 601 | 9.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,254 | 2.89 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 1,202 | 3.43 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 820 | 1.93 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 232 | 3.44 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 481 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 510 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 562 | 11.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 433 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,842 | 38.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 857 | 17.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,713 | 2,386 | 356 |
| Hispanic | 1,142 | 955 | 363 |
| Black | 586 | 504 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 515 | 390 | 248 |
| Other Race | 451 | 362 | 53 |
| Asian | 326 | 326 | 210 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,345 | $33,095 | $69,816 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,850 | $57,033 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,610 | $32,979 | $38,388 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,289 | $24,034 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,846 | $34,729 | $35,202 |
| Some College | $35,343 | $40,558 | $33,840 |
$34,846
Average Earnings
$34,729
Average Male
$35,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.72% of Lake Alfred residents speak only English, while 29.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,197 | 357 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,530 | 187 | 12.22% |
| Multiple | 732 | 122 | 16.67% |
| Black | 952 | 67 | 7.04% |
| Other | 695 | 65 | 9.35% |
9.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
9.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Alfred is Multiple, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Alfred is Black, with 7.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.67% |
| High School | 17.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
| Some College | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.21% |
| Male Employed | 7.28% |
| Female Employed | 0.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,083 | $95,238 |
| Households | $62,311 | $78,771 |
| Married Families | $80,132 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,844 | $47,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
430
Number of Veterans
353
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Korea | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 9.06% |
| Black | 88 | 11.88% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 6.46% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 11.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.52%
Born in Lake Alfred
87.64%
Native Born
12.36%
Foreign Born
5.87%
Non Citizen
6.48%
Naturalized
87.64% of Lake Alfred residents were born in the United States, with 47.52% having been born in Florida. 5.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,981 | 271 | 3.11% |
| 2028 | 8,710 | 271 | 3.21% |
| 2027 | 8,439 | 271 | 3.32% |
| 2026 | 8,168 | 271 | 3.43% |
| 2025 | 7,897 | 271 | 3.55% |
| 2024 | 7,626 | 271 | 3.68% |
| 2023 | 7,355 | 256 | 3.61% |
| 2022 | 7,099 | 446 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 6,653 | 111 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 6,542 | 283 | 4.52% |
| 2019 | 6,259 | 296 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 5,963 | 140 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,823 | 233 | 4.17% |
| 2016 | 5,590 | 285 | 5.37% |
| 2015 | 5,305 | 201 | 3.94% |
| 2014 | 5,104 | 73 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 5,031 | 31 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 5,000 | 38 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 4,962 | 32 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 4,930 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,890 | 268 | 7.4% |
| 1990 | 3,622 | 488 | 15.57% |
| 1980 | 3,134 | 287 | 10.08% |
| 1970 | 2,847 | -6,134 | -68.3% |