Lake Helen is a city located in Volusia County Florida. Lake Helen has a 2024 population of 3,003. Lake Helen is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,845 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Helen is $89,738 with a poverty rate of 7.14%. The median age in Lake Helen is 41.1 years: 40 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Helen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,635 | 92.91% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 74 | 2.61% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 939 | 3.02 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 611 | 3.49 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.47 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 73 | 3.77 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Male | 19 | 4.32 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 6.79% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 10.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 344 | 17.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 7.63% |
| High School Graduate | 603 | 30.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 5.29% |
| Some College | 442 | 22.06% |
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 | 1,829 | 1,626 | 431 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 58 | 45 |
| Other Race | 72 | 46 | 38 |
| Black | 69 | 58 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $72,563 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,528 | $0 | $36,806 |
| High School Graduate | $37,898 | $36,835 | $39,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,618 | $56,397 | $77,875 |
| Overall | $46,426 | $56,005 | $38,864 |
| Some College | $39,615 | $59,432 | $29,300 |
$46,426
Average Earnings
$56,005
Average Male
$38,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Lake Helen residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,585 | 168 | 6.5% |
| Other | 74 | 26 | 35.14% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 26 | 23.01% |
| Multiple | 21 | 8 | 38.1% |
7.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.74%
Male Poverty Rate
10.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Helen is Multiple, with 38.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Helen is White, with 6.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| High School | 10.78% |
| Some College | 3.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,208 | $94,896 |
| Households | $91,861 | $89,738 |
| Married Families | $107,014 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $60,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 8.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
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
57.37%
Born in Lake Helen
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
98.84% of Lake Helen residents were born in the United States, with 57.37% having been born in Florida. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,201 | 39 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 3,162 | 40 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 3,122 | 40 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 3,082 | 39 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 3,043 | 40 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 3,003 | 39 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 2,964 | 41 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 2,923 | 72 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 2,851 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 2,845 | 26 | 0.92% |
| 2019 | 2,819 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 2,806 | 22 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,784 | 32 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2,752 | 47 | 1.74% |
| 2015 | 2,705 | 41 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 2,664 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,648 | 15 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,633 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 2,629 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 2,635 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,743 | -458 | -14.31% |