Crystal Lake is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Crystal Lake has a 2024 population of 6,137. Crystal Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually but its population has decreased by -1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,211 in 2020.
The average household income in Crystal Lake is $62,334 with a poverty rate of 25.41%. The median age in Crystal Lake is 38.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,592 | 49.82% |
| Other race | 1,144 | 21.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,062 | 20.41% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 5.55% |
| Asian | 110 | 2.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,930 | 2.7 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 742 | 3.09 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 562 | 1.21 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Female | 341 | 3.82 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Male | 285 | 3.28 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 11.57% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,108 | 33.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 593 | 18.06% |
| Some College | 623 | 18.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,637 | 1,197 | 276 |
| Hispanic | 806 | 368 | 15 |
| Black | 692 | 604 | 90 |
| Other Race | 581 | 153 | 0 |
| Asian | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 69 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $60,043 | $140,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,842 | $95,153 | $99,375 |
| High School Graduate | $32,788 | $41,065 | $25,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,491 | $29,828 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,842 | $42,172 | $28,800 |
| Some College | $34,808 | $58,696 | $29,300 |
$34,842
Average Earnings
$42,172
Average Male
$28,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.42% of Crystal Lake residents speak only English, while 24.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,255 | 657 | 29.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,631 | 416 | 25.51% |
| Other | 1,144 | 366 | 31.99% |
| Black | 1,062 | 246 | 23.16% |
| Multiple | 289 | 36 | 12.46% |
25.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.06%
Male Poverty Rate
29.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal Lake is Other, with 31.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal Lake is Multiple, with 12.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.05% |
| High School | 18.14% |
| Some College | 16.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.86% |
| Female Employed | 20.54% |
| Male Employed | 11.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,308 | $66,555 |
| Households | $47,679 | $62,334 |
| Married Families | $65,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,295 | $41,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
201
Number of Veterans
190
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 3.08% |
| Black | 20 | 2.52% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
50.36%
Born in Crystal Lake
88.85%
Native Born
11.15%
Foreign Born
7.46%
Non Citizen
3.69%
Naturalized
88.85% of Crystal Lake residents were born in the United States, with 50.36% having been born in Florida. 7.46% 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 | 6,137 | 45 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 6,092 | 44 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 6,048 | 186 | 3.17% |
| 2021 | 5,862 | -349 | -5.62% |
| 2020 | 6,211 | -220 | -3.42% |
| 2019 | 6,431 | -240 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 6,671 | 316 | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 6,355 | -58 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 6,413 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,452 | 403 | 6.66% |
| 2014 | 6,049 | 444 | 7.92% |
| 2013 | 5,605 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 5,592 | -207 | -3.57% |
| 2011 | 5,799 | 285 | 5.17% |
| 2010 | 5,514 | 0 | 0% |