Lake Butler is a CDP located in Union County Florida. Lake Butler has a 2024 population of 18,159. It is also the county seat of Union County. Lake Butler is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Butler is $289,593 with a poverty rate of 2%. The median age in Lake Butler is 43.8 years: 45.6 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Butler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,666 | 56.06% |
| Asian | 3,223 | 18.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,604 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,209 | 7.01% |
| Other race | 531 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,820 | 2.96 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Married | 4,370 | 3.37 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 947 | 1.17 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 338 | 3.05 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 165 | 2.28 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,496 | 12.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,401 | 37.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,406 | 20.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,019 | 8.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 2,023 | 17.37% |
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 | 7,073 | 6,903 | 4,260 |
| Asian | 2,045 | 2,025 | 1,388 |
| 2+ Races | 1,292 | 1,278 | 742 |
| Hispanic | 1,075 | 1,020 | 510 |
| Black | 808 | 800 | 236 |
| Other Race | 399 | 307 | 162 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,489 | $134,698 | $62,986 |
| Graduate Degree | $175,987 | $212,188 | $113,363 |
| High School Graduate | $64,172 | $84,706 | $48,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,980 | $134,720 | $51,377 |
| Some College | $49,078 | $98,086 | $37,353 |
$90,980
Average Earnings
$134,720
Average Male
$51,377
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.65% of Lake Butler residents speak only English, while 25.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,028 | 168 | 8.28% |
| White | 9,508 | 166 | 1.75% |
| Other | 510 | 138 | 27.06% |
| Multiple | 2,604 | 32 | 1.23% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
2%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.53%
Male Poverty Rate
2.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Butler is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Butler is Multiple, with 1.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.21% |
| Some College | 3.24% |
| High School | 2.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.3% |
| Female Employed | 2.6% |
| Male Employed | 0.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $222,161 | $325,977 |
| Households | $178,750 | $289,593 |
| Married Families | $224,755 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,003 | $86,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
356
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 3.49% |
| Black | 17 | 1.97% |
| Other Race | 12 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
24.01%
Born in Lake Butler
77.68%
Native Born
22.32%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
15.31%
Naturalized
77.68% of Lake Butler residents were born in the United States, with 24.01% 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 | 18,159 | 197 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,962 | 197 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 17,765 | 300 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 17,465 | -235 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 17,700 | -1,799 | -9.23% |
| 2019 | 19,499 | 582 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 18,917 | -658 | -3.36% |
| 2017 | 19,575 | 1,253 | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 18,322 | 1,451 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 16,871 | 818 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 16,053 | -502 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 16,555 | 594 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 15,961 | -85 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 16,046 | 646 | 4.19% |
| 2010 | 15,400 | 0 | 0% |