LAKE WALES, FL  33853

Total Population: 12,385

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Median Home Value

$198,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$40,938

Across all households

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)42.2%
Hispanic or Latino36.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)19.1%
Two or More Races1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

46.2%

Female

53.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.2%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$40,938

Mean Household Income

$61,616

Per Capita Income

$24,669

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

25.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$198,100

Median Rent

$965/mo

Total Housing Units

5,483

Owner-Occupied

55.8%

Renter-Occupied

44.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Married Couple Households

38.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.8%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

81.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 33853.