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Lake Wales

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.299
State:
Florida

Lake Wales is a city located in Polk County, Florida. Lake Wales has a 2026 population of 17,798. Lake Wales is currently growing at a rate of 5.89% annually and its population has increased by 9.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,290 in 2020.

17.8K
Total Population
877
Density (mi²)
990 5.89%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)