Lake Worth Population

1950–2026

4,756

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (increase)

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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 Worth. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,756-100.21%
20254,766-420.87%
20244,808-20.04%
20234,810+20.04%
20224,808+130.27%
20214,795+841.78%
20204,711-400.84%
20194,751-460.96%
20184,797-370.77%
20174,834-350.72%

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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 Worth has a population change lower than Tarrant County, Texas, and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • Tarrant County+6.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Lake Worth−1.7%

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 Worth Demographics

42median age

Median age

Female52.1 yrs
Male36.5 yrs

Adults

4,146
1,007 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults3,139 other adults

Sex

Female 53.8% · 2,598Male 46.2% · 2,231

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 48 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 Worth Income

$81,910median household income

Median household income

$81,910

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,000

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.6%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Lake Worth Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%48%37%
Never married30%33%27%
Divorced16%10%21%
Widowed10%5%13%
Separated3%4%2%

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