Lake Helen Population

1900–2026

3,028

2026 projection

6.5% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K1900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lake Helen. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,028+341.14%
20252,994+150.50%
20242,979+110.37%
20232,968+431.47%
20222,925+752.63%
20212,850+80.28%
20202,842+40.14%
20192,838+150.53%
20182,823+240.86%
20172,799+341.23%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lake Helen is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Volusia County and Florida.

  • Volusia County+9.1%
  • Florida+8.7%
  • Lake Helen+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lake Helen Demographics

42.8median age

Median age

Female41.9 yrs
Male43.3 yrs

Adults

2,282
912 seniors (65+) · 40% of adults1,370 other adults

Sex

Female 48% · 1,400Male 52% · 1,518

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lake Helen Income

$116,250median household income

Median household income

$116,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$53,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.9%

About 1 in 14 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lake Helen Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%59%57%
Never married28%29%26%
Divorced8%11%4%
Widowed7%1%13%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201