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 $75,299 with a poverty rate of 15.52%. The median age in Lake Park is 37.4 years: 35.5 years for males, and 39 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 | 4,743 | 52.72% |
| White | 3,255 | 36.18% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 9.62% |
| Other race | 86 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.52% |
| 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 | 3,341 | 2.67 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 1,305 | 1.2 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 1,196 | 3.49 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 632 | 3.92 | 9 | 91 |
| Male | 208 | 3.34 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
45.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 10.46% |
| Associates Degree | 486 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,172 | 18.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 763 | 11.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,929 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 4.74% |
| Some College | 1,066 | 16.69% |
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 | 3,227 | 2,408 | 579 |
| White | 2,438 | 2,355 | 1,027 |
| Hispanic | 628 | 559 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 395 | 368 | 144 |
| Other Race | 67 | 48 | 26 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 47 |
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 | $37,097 | $40,350 | $37,003 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,698 | $131,298 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,865 | $29,387 | $23,113 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,624 | $32,167 | $17,214 |
| Overall | $35,010 | $44,669 | $25,268 |
| Some College | $37,263 | $44,571 | $27,030 |
$35,010
Average Earnings
$44,669
Average Male
$25,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.23% of Lake Park residents speak only English, while 28.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 21.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,743 | 671 | 14.15% |
| White | 2,778 | 434 | 15.62% |
| Multiple | 865 | 281 | 32.49% |
15.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.96%
Male Poverty Rate
20.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is Multiple, with 32.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Park is Black, with 14.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.58% |
| High School | 16.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.62% |
| Some College | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.65% |
| Female Employed | 7.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,662 | $84,631 |
| Households | $54,741 | $75,299 |
| Married Families | $81,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,065 | $57,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
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
147
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 5.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
41.87%
Born in Lake Park
72.13%
Native Born
27.87%
Foreign Born
10.59%
Non Citizen
17.27%
Naturalized
72.13% of Lake Park residents were born in the United States, with 41.87% having been born in Florida. 10.59% 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% |