Lake Alfred is a city located in Polk County Florida. Lake Alfred has a 2024 population of 7,626. Lake Alfred is currently growing at a rate of 3.68% annually and its population has increased by 16.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Alfred is $85,955 with a poverty rate of 8.91%. The median age in Lake Alfred is 38 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Alfred was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,581 | 52.64% |
| Other race | 1,256 | 18.46% |
| Black or African American | 819 | 12.04% |
| Asian | 607 | 8.92% |
| Two or more races | 540 | 7.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,538 | 2.65 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 1,449 | 3.27 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 853 | 1.55 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 212 | 2.92 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Male | 24 | 2.04 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.65
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 | 336 | 6.83% |
| Associates Degree | 499 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 746 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 482 | 9.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,816 | 36.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 901 | 18.32% |
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 | 2,615 | 2,425 | 451 |
| Hispanic | 1,315 | 1,070 | 384 |
| Other Race | 712 | 578 | 139 |
| Black | 615 | 575 | 187 |
| 2+ Races | 449 | 360 | 195 |
| Asian | 330 | 330 | 206 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,556 | $0 | $74,677 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,654 | $0 | $35,598 |
| High School Graduate | $40,007 | $34,854 | $40,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,113 | $36,173 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,450 | $42,917 | $36,607 |
| Some College | $39,003 | $42,525 | $34,678 |
$40,450
Average Earnings
$42,917
Average Male
$36,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.54% of Lake Alfred residents speak only English, while 33.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,251 | 346 | 10.64% |
| Hispanic | 2,023 | 178 | 8.8% |
| Multiple | 530 | 129 | 24.34% |
| Black | 806 | 76 | 9.43% |
| Other | 1,256 | 49 | 3.9% |
8.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.98%
Male Poverty Rate
9.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Alfred is Multiple, with 24.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Alfred is Other, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.22% |
| High School | 15.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
| Some College | 1.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.43% |
| Male Employed | 4.91% |
| Female Employed | 2.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,536 | $107,877 |
| Households | $68,854 | $85,955 |
| Married Families | $102,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,697 | $39,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
365
Number of Veterans
311
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 7.18% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 18.49% |
| Black | 82 | 11.42% |
| Other Race | 34 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
39.26%
Born in Lake Alfred
84.73%
Native Born
15.27%
Foreign Born
7.85%
Non Citizen
7.42%
Naturalized
84.73% of Lake Alfred residents were born in the United States, with 39.26% having been born in Florida. 7.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,981 | 271 | 3.11% |
| 2028 | 8,710 | 271 | 3.21% |
| 2027 | 8,439 | 271 | 3.32% |
| 2026 | 8,168 | 271 | 3.43% |
| 2025 | 7,897 | 271 | 3.55% |
| 2024 | 7,626 | 271 | 3.68% |
| 2023 | 7,355 | 256 | 3.61% |
| 2022 | 7,099 | 446 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 6,653 | 111 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 6,542 | 283 | 4.52% |
| 2019 | 6,259 | 296 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 5,963 | 140 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,823 | 233 | 4.17% |
| 2016 | 5,590 | 285 | 5.37% |
| 2015 | 5,305 | 201 | 3.94% |
| 2014 | 5,104 | 73 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 5,031 | 31 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 5,000 | 38 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 4,962 | 32 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 4,930 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,890 | 268 | 7.4% |
| 1990 | 3,622 | 488 | 15.57% |
| 1980 | 3,134 | 287 | 10.08% |
| 1970 | 2,847 | -6,134 | -68.3% |