Lake Park is a town located in Palm Beach County Florida. Lake Park has a 2024 population of 8,958. Lake Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,060 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Park is $86,048 with a poverty rate of 14.54%. The median age in Lake Park is 35.5 years: 31 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,091 | 56.54% |
| White | 2,501 | 27.77% |
| Two or more races | 962 | 10.68% |
| Other race | 406 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,173 | 2.81 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 1,117 | 1.09 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 1,035 | 3.5 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Female | 803 | 4.18 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Male | 218 | 3.32 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 680 | 10.84% |
| Associates Degree | 497 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,462 | 23.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 538 | 8.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,886 | 30.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 337 | 5.37% |
| Some College | 875 | 13.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,320 | 2,523 | 631 |
| White | 1,969 | 1,889 | 855 |
| Hispanic | 656 | 516 | 303 |
| 2+ Races | 541 | 488 | 273 |
| Other Race | 244 | 189 | 119 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,912 | $49,189 | $41,682 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,583 | $135,493 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,369 | $30,014 | $18,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,845 | $24,483 | $21,233 |
| Overall | $34,094 | $47,294 | $27,024 |
| Some College | $38,512 | $55,664 | $32,804 |
$34,094
Average Earnings
$47,294
Average Male
$27,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.88% of Lake Park residents speak only English, while 31.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 23.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,091 | 1,067 | 20.96% |
| White | 2,112 | 199 | 9.42% |
| Multiple | 962 | 33 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 16 | 1.41% |
14.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.41%
Male Poverty Rate
19.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is Black, with 20.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is Hispanic, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.16% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
| High School | 10.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,796 | $92,933 |
| Households | $69,274 | $86,048 |
| Married Families | $94,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,125 | $69,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
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
141
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 6.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
8%
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
47.88%
Born in Lake Park
75.77%
Native Born
24.23%
Foreign Born
7.63%
Non Citizen
16.6%
Naturalized
75.77% of Lake Park residents were born in the United States, with 47.88% having been born in Florida. 7.63% 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 | 8,831 | -26 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 8,857 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 8,882 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 8,907 | -26 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 8,933 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 8,958 | -26 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 8,984 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 8,988 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 9,003 | -57 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 9,060 | 498 | 5.82% |
| 2019 | 8,562 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 8,545 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 8,535 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 8,497 | 83 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 8,414 | 85 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 8,329 | 65 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 8,264 | 69 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 8,195 | 76 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 8,119 | 53 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 8,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,721 | 2,017 | 30.09% |
| 1990 | 6,704 | -205 | -2.97% |
| 1980 | 6,909 | -84 | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 6,993 | 3,404 | 94.85% |
| 1960 | 3,589 | -5,242 | -59.36% |