Buenaventura Lakes is a CDP located in Osceola County Florida. Buenaventura Lakes has a 2024 population of 34,485. Buenaventura Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually but its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,117 in 2020.
The average household income in Buenaventura Lakes is $79,208 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Buenaventura Lakes is 37.9 years: 36.4 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buenaventura Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,163 | 31.45% |
| Other race | 9,107 | 28.19% |
| Two or more races | 8,138 | 25.19% |
| Black or African American | 3,778 | 11.69% |
| Asian | 1,029 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,795 | 3.3 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 5,077 | 3.77 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 2,265 | 1.28 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 1,684 | 4.6 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 769 | 3.31 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,653 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 2,085 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,178 | 14.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,369 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 7,295 | 32.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,702 | 7.61% |
| Some College | 5,086 | 22.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,342 | 13,716 | 3,318 |
| Other Race | 6,288 | 5,197 | 1,147 |
| 2+ Races | 6,033 | 5,046 | 1,303 |
| White | 2,670 | 2,367 | 578 |
| Black | 2,505 | 2,118 | 584 |
| Asian | 1,029 | 1,012 | 292 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,267 | $65,430 | $40,287 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,573 | $0 | $72,828 |
| High School Graduate | $35,629 | $40,158 | $32,230 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,071 | $41,342 | $20,751 |
| Overall | $39,718 | $42,547 | $35,314 |
| Some College | $41,655 | $44,082 | $34,507 |
$39,718
Average Earnings
$42,547
Average Male
$35,314
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.08% of Buenaventura Lakes residents speak only English, while 66.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,900 | 3,276 | 13.71% |
| Other | 9,023 | 864 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 8,097 | 802 | 9.9% |
| Black | 3,778 | 439 | 11.62% |
| White | 3,779 | 290 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 1,029 | 29 | 2.82% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buenaventura Lakes is Hispanic, with 13.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buenaventura Lakes is Asian, with 2.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.79% |
| Some College | 7.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Male Employed | 8.3% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,731 | $83,608 |
| Households | $61,822 | $79,208 |
| Married Families | $82,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,646 | $53,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
918
Number of Veterans
789
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 311 |
| Vietnam | 277 |
| First Gulf War | 254 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 210 |
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 206 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 578 | 3.09% |
| White | 475 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 2.84% |
| Other Race | 137 | 1.94% |
| Black | 101 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
25.94%
Born in Buenaventura Lakes
75.53%
Native Born
24.47%
Foreign Born
11.68%
Non Citizen
12.79%
Naturalized
75.53% of Buenaventura Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 25.94% having been born in Florida. 11.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,485 | 601 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 33,884 | 600 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 33,284 | -2,638 | -7.34% |
| 2021 | 35,922 | 805 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 35,117 | 333 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 34,784 | 699 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 34,085 | 487 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 33,598 | 2,010 | 6.36% |
| 2016 | 31,588 | 240 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 31,348 | 1,024 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 30,324 | 742 | 2.51% |
| 2013 | 29,582 | 1,779 | 6.4% |
| 2012 | 27,803 | 396 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 27,407 | 1,328 | 5.09% |
| 2010 | 26,079 | 0 | 0% |