Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 479,048 with a growth rate of 3.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 17th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 297,724 and has seen a growth of 60.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lake County includes 70.62% White, 10.12% Black or African American, 3.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.62%)
Two or more races (13.21%)
Black or African American (10.12%)
Other race (3.59%)
Asian (2.1%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281,556 | 70.62% |
| Two or more races | 52,673 | 13.21% |
| Black or African American | 40,334 | 10.12% |
| Other race | 14,296 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 8,371 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 893 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 573 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lake County's average per capita income is $44,904. Household income levels show a median of $69,956. The poverty rate stands at 9.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,660 | $113,609 |
| Families | $85,736 | $104,948 |
| Households | $69,956 | $90,299 |
| Non Families | $40,238 | $54,254 |
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