Lake Mary is a city located in Seminole County Florida. Lake Mary has a 2024 population of 16,669. Lake Mary is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,829 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Mary is $143,734 with a poverty rate of 2.2%. The median age in Lake Mary is 43.1 years: 41.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Mary was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,182 | 66.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,977 | 11.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,447 | 8.65% |
| Asian | 1,419 | 8.48% |
| Other race | 695 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,940 | 2.37 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 3,723 | 3.01 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 2,216 | 1.2 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 878 | 2.55 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 123 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 1.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,345 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,415 | 35.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,392 | 19.1% |
| High School Graduate | 2,192 | 17.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 1,796 | 14.34% |
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 | 8,384 | 8,121 | 4,417 |
| Black | 1,613 | 1,613 | 713 |
| Hispanic | 1,432 | 1,371 | 569 |
| Asian | 967 | 916 | 840 |
| 2+ Races | 830 | 761 | 374 |
| Other Race | 485 | 485 | 324 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,084 | $106,745 | $59,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,801 | $128,603 | $84,466 |
| High School Graduate | $39,688 | $54,400 | $32,851 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,793 | $84,928 | $54,583 |
| Some College | $44,145 | $58,864 | $28,987 |
$68,793
Average Earnings
$84,928
Average Male
$54,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79% of Lake Mary residents speak only English, while 21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,646 | 301 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 1,415 | 43 | 3.04% |
| Black | 1,958 | 20 | 1.02% |
2.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.87%
Male Poverty Rate
3.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Mary is Asian, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Mary is Black, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.7% |
| Some College | 1.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.45% |
| Male Employed | 0.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,599 | $170,848 |
| Households | $116,944 | $143,734 |
| Married Families | $154,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,773 | $83,807 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
855
Number of Veterans
759
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 292 |
| First Gulf War | 232 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| World War II | 60 |
| Korea | 53 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 292 |
| 65 to 74 | 217 |
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 687 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 7.15% |
| Other Race | 60 | 11.74% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.97% |
| Black | 23 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
27.68%
Born in Lake Mary
82.86%
Native Born
17.14%
Foreign Born
5.44%
Non Citizen
11.7%
Naturalized
82.86% of Lake Mary residents were born in the United States, with 27.68% having been born in Florida. 5.44% 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 | 16,469 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 16,509 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 16,549 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 16,589 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 16,629 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 16,669 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 16,709 | -72 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 16,781 | 85 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 16,696 | -133 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 16,829 | -646 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 17,475 | 190 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 17,285 | 819 | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 16,466 | 210 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 16,256 | 243 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 16,013 | 241 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 15,772 | 978 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 14,794 | 232 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 14,562 | 628 | 4.51% |
| 2011 | 13,934 | 131 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 13,803 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,458 | 5,529 | 93.25% |
| 1990 | 5,929 | 3,076 | 107.82% |
| 1980 | 2,853 | -13,616 | -82.68% |