Lake Placid is a town located in Highlands County Florida. Lake Placid has a 2024 population of 2,558. Lake Placid is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has increased by 7.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,381 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Placid is $55,616 with a poverty rate of 28.47%. The median age in Lake Placid is 41.1 years: 39.4 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Placid was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,369 | 56.15% |
| Two or more races | 346 | 14.19% |
| Other race | 310 | 12.72% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 12.02% |
| Native American | 108 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,070 | 2.26 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 475 | 1.07 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 341 | 2.76 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Female | 179 | 4.2 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
| Male | 75 | 2.84 | 0 | 100 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 5.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 14.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 9.04% |
| High School Graduate | 487 | 27.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 15.01% |
| Some College | 343 | 19.5% |
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 | 928 | 861 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 677 | 337 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 168 | 22 |
| Other Race | 235 | 94 | 15 |
| Black | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 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 white people with a rate of 39.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,411 | $59,250 | $45,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,694 | $0 | $55,694 |
| High School Graduate | $32,601 | $33,094 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,120 | $28,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,666 | $34,104 | $33,021 |
| Some College | $38,240 | $45,568 | $0 |
$33,666
Average Earnings
$34,104
Average Male
$33,021
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.04% of Lake Placid residents speak only English, while 46.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,073 | 467 | 43.52% |
| Other | 310 | 240 | 77.42% |
| Black | 293 | 148 | 50.51% |
| White | 1,007 | 73 | 7.25% |
| Multiple | 346 | 33 | 9.54% |
| Native | 108 | 6 | 5.56% |
28.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.89%
Male Poverty Rate
34.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Placid is Other, with 77.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Placid is Native, with 5.56% 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 49.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.55% |
| High School | 23% |
| Some College | 16.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.79% |
| Male Employed | 19.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,383 | $56,720 |
| Households | $45,476 | $55,616 |
| Married Families | $54,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,397 | $47,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
133
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 9.5% |
| Other Race | 15 | 5.86% |
| Black | 6 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
36.22%
Born in Lake Placid
67.47%
Native Born
32.53%
Foreign Born
21.04%
Non Citizen
11.48%
Naturalized
67.47% of Lake Placid residents were born in the United States, with 36.22% having been born in Florida. 21.04% 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 | 2,780 | 45 | 1.65% |
| 2028 | 2,735 | 44 | 1.64% |
| 2027 | 2,691 | 44 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 2,647 | 45 | 1.73% |
| 2025 | 2,602 | 44 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 2,558 | 44 | 1.75% |
| 2023 | 2,514 | 40 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 2,474 | 50 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2,424 | 43 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 2,381 | -101 | -4.07% |
| 2019 | 2,482 | 29 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 2,453 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,439 | 38 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 2,401 | 41 | 1.74% |
| 2015 | 2,360 | 36 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 2,324 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 2,314 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,317 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,323 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,326 | 0 | 0% |