LAKE WALES, FL  33898

Total Population: 18,426

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Median Home Value

$161,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,778

Across all households

Median Age

46.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.8%
Two or More Races3.2%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

30.1%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.7%

No Health Insurance

13.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,778

Mean Household Income

$68,713

Per Capita Income

$28,284

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,500

Median Rent

$1,122/mo

Total Housing Units

10,080

Owner-Occupied

82.9%

Renter-Occupied

17.1%

Vacancy Rate

27.3%

Married Couple Households

47.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.0%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

84.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 33898.