LAKE WALES, FL  33859

Total Population: 10,827

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Median Home Value

$200,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,871

Across all households

Median Age

50.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.2%
Hispanic or Latino25.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.1%

65 Years and Over

32.8%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.6%

No Health Insurance

7.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,871

Mean Household Income

$68,032

Per Capita Income

$28,937

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$200,300

Median Rent

$1,232/mo

Total Housing Units

5,739

Owner-Occupied

75.6%

Renter-Occupied

24.4%

Vacancy Rate

22.8%

Married Couple Households

51.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.9%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 33859.