Eagle Lake is a city located in Polk County Florida. Eagle Lake has a 2024 population of 4,538. Eagle Lake is currently growing at a rate of 8.85% annually and its population has increased by 48.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,062 in 2020.
The average household income in Eagle Lake is $105,569 with a poverty rate of 9.13%. The median age in Eagle Lake is 34.1 years: 32.8 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,384 | 76.63% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 9.58% |
| Other race | 64 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 961 | 3.24 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 542 | 3.82 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.35 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 137 | 3.78 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 74 | 3.24 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 10.78% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 223 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 630 | 32.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 533 | 27.1% |
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 | 1,306 | 1,096 | 259 |
| Hispanic | 418 | 371 | 57 |
| Black | 208 | 184 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 168 | 31 |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 12 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,554 | $0 | $80,804 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,250 | $67,000 | $51,938 |
| High School Graduate | $41,103 | $48,125 | $25,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $27,171 | $250,001 |
| Overall | $47,101 | $49,114 | $40,595 |
| Some College | $42,325 | $49,302 | $37,750 |
$47,101
Average Earnings
$49,114
Average Male
$40,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.47% of Eagle Lake residents speak only English, while 13.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,066 | 193 | 9.34% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 91 | 13.89% |
| Other | 64 | 5 | 7.81% |
9.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.9%
Male Poverty Rate
6.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Hispanic, with 13.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Other, with 7.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.51% |
| High School | 9.37% |
| Some College | 7.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,117 | $115,665 |
| Households | $71,705 | $105,569 |
| Married Families | $90,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,000 | $61,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 7.61% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
63.26%
Born in Eagle Lake
93.86%
Native Born
6.14%
Foreign Born
2.31%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
93.86% of Eagle Lake residents were born in the United States, with 63.26% having been born in Florida. 2.31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,383 | 369 | 6.14% |
| 2028 | 6,014 | 369 | 6.54% |
| 2027 | 5,645 | 369 | 6.99% |
| 2026 | 5,276 | 369 | 7.52% |
| 2025 | 4,907 | 369 | 8.13% |
| 2024 | 4,538 | 369 | 8.85% |
| 2023 | 4,169 | 634 | 17.93% |
| 2022 | 3,535 | 365 | 11.51% |
| 2021 | 3,170 | 108 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 3,062 | 160 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 2,902 | 202 | 7.48% |
| 2018 | 2,700 | 123 | 4.77% |
| 2017 | 2,577 | 96 | 3.87% |
| 2016 | 2,481 | 46 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 2,435 | 44 | 1.84% |
| 2014 | 2,391 | 43 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 2,348 | 32 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 2,299 | 32 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 2,267 | 0 | 0% |