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 $52,725 with a poverty rate of 36.43%. The median age in Crystal Lake is 30.6 years: 31.8 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,393 | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,346 | 22.26% |
| Other race | 825 | 13.64% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 182 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,025 | 2.99 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 642 | 3.17 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 575 | 1.25 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Female | 519 | 4.55 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
| Male | 289 | 3.22 | 55 | 45 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
44.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 11.52% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 5.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 7.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,099 | 32.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 485 | 14.25% |
| Some College | 749 | 22.01% |
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 | 1,747 | 1,284 | 334 |
| Hispanic | 744 | 438 | 35 |
| Black | 692 | 593 | 63 |
| Other Race | 263 | 123 | 0 |
| Asian | 136 | 136 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 81 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 19.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $18,103 | $0 | $17,931 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,179 | $59,598 | $94,886 |
| High School Graduate | $33,261 | $38,240 | $26,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,524 | $30,125 | $18,011 |
| Overall | $32,365 | $37,351 | $26,321 |
| Some College | $34,271 | $36,411 | $30,530 |
$32,365
Average Earnings
$37,351
Average Male
$26,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.87% of Crystal Lake residents speak only English, while 27.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,009 | 923 | 45.94% |
| White | 2,326 | 736 | 31.64% |
| Black | 1,346 | 529 | 39.3% |
| Other | 825 | 290 | 35.15% |
| Multiple | 297 | 59 | 19.87% |
36.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.01%
Male Poverty Rate
38.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal Lake is Hispanic, with 45.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal Lake is Multiple, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.4% |
| High School | 19.56% |
| Some College | 17.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 65.06% |
| Female Employed | 18.68% |
| Male Employed | 14.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,723 | $54,010 |
| Households | $45,166 | $52,725 |
| Married Families | $56,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,257 | $37,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
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
165
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.66% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16.53% |
| Black | 13 | 1.6% |
| Other Race | 10 | 2.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
55.24%
Born in Crystal Lake
88.54%
Native Born
11.46%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
88.54% of Crystal Lake residents were born in the United States, with 55.24% having been born in Florida. 7.01% 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% |