Demographics
Lake County enjoys a diverse and continually growing population base. As of 2010, Lake County's population totaled nearly 300,000, a 41 percent increase over the 2000 population. Forecasts have the Lake County population increasing to over 360,000 by 2020, and to over 500,000 by 2040. This represents average growth of roughly 2 percent per year over that time period.
Dwelling unit growth in Lake County has increased almost 50 percent since 2000, from slightly over 100,000 units in 2000 to almost 145,000 currently. The number of households in the County has increased slightly less, due to an increase in household size from 2.34 to 2.42 persons per household. The mean income for Lake County households is $56,000 per year.
Below you will find data highlighting Lake County demographic trends in more detail.
General Demographic Trends
| General Demographics Trends | 1990*** | 2000** | 2010* | 1990-2000 | 2000-2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,104 | 210,528 | 297,052 | 38.4% | 41.1% |
| Population Density | 131.6 | 182.1 | 257.0 | 38.4% | 41.1% |
| Households | 63,616 | 88,413 | 121,289 | 39.0% | 37.2% |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 | 2.34 | 2.42 | -2.1% | 3.4% |
| Housing Units | 75,707 | 102,830 | 144,996 | 35.8% | 41.0% |
| Occupancy | 84% | 86% | 84% | 2.3% | -2.7% |
Sources: * 2010 US Census, ** 2000 US Census, *** 1990 US Census
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Population Projections
| Population Projections | 2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | 2040 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 303,900 | 326,000 | 344,000 | 358,100 | 368,200 | 374,900 |
| Medium | 321,200 | 361,800 | 400,800 | 437,800 | 472,800 | 506,400 |
| High | 342,700 | 398,400 | 456,100 | 515,300 | 575,900 | 638,300 |
Sources: Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Florida Population Studies. Projections of Florida Population by County, 2011-2040. March 2012
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Population by Age
| Population by Age | 2000* | 2010** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Lake County | 210,528 | 297,052 | ||
| Under 5 years | 10,993 | 5.2% | 16,233 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12,277 | 5.8% | 17,115 | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12,484 | 5.9% | 17,575 | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10,849 | 5.2% | 17,224 | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8,286 | 3.9% | 13,499 | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21,510 | 10.2% | 28,912 | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 28,494 | 13.5% | 35,306 | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 24,413 | 11.6% | 39,751 | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12,102 | 5.7% | 18,640 | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13,517 | 6.4% | 20,972 | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 30,268 | 14.4% | 39,112 | 13.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 19,641 | 9.3% | 24,330 | 8.2% |
| 85 years and over | 5,694 | 2.7% | 8,383 | 2.8% |
| Median age (years) | 45.1 | 0.0% | 45.6 | 0.0% |
Sources: * 2000 US Census, ** 2010 US Census
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Households by Income
| Households by Income | 2000* | 2010** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Less than $10,000 | 7,414 | 8.4% | 7,146 | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6,395 | 7.2% | 6,862 | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14,052 | 15.9% | 15,827 | 13.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13,755 | 15.6% | 17,193 | 14.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17,205 | 19.5% | 18,258 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16,167 | 18.3% | 23,095 | 20.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,085 | 8.0% | 12,696 | 11.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,132 | 4.7% | 10,259 | 8.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,021 | 1.2% | 2,222 | 1.9% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,157 | 1.3% | 2,077 | 1.8% |
| Median household income | $36,903 | $42,033 | ||
| Mean household income | $56,639 | $56,305 | ||
Sources: * 2000 US Census, ** 2010 American Community Survey
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Education Attainment
| Educational Attainment | 2000* | 2010** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Population 25 years and over | 155,572 | 216,255 | ||
| Less than 9th grade | 8,889 | 5.7% | 7,689 | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 22,593 | 14.5% | 19,488 | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 53,339 | 34.3% | 70,957 | 32.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 35,744 | 23.0% | 54,951 | 25.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9,196 | 5.9% | 16,017 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17,509 | 11.3% | 30,931 | 14.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8,302 | 5.3% | 16,222 | 7.5% |
Sources: * 2000 US Census, ** 2010 American Community Survey
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School Enrollment
| School Enrollment | 2000* | 2010** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Population 3 years and over enrolled in school | 40,624 | 65,015 | ||
| Nursery school, preschool | 2,753 | 6.8% | 4,870 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 2,543 | 6.3% | 4,888 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8) | 19,990 | 49.2% | 27,365 | 42.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12) | 9,834 | 24.2% | 14,216 | 21.9% |
| College or graduate school | 5,504 | 13.5% | 13,676 | 21.0% |
Sources: * 2000 US Census, ** 2010 American Community Survey
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