Lake County's 2026 population is estimated at 468,682, reflecting a 2.77% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lake County is the 17th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 297,724 and has grown 57.42% since 2010.
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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