Lemon Grove is a CDP located in Hardee County Florida. Lemon Grove has a 2024 population of 602. Lemon Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually but its population has increased by 23.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemon Grove is $60,704 with a poverty rate of 21.97%. The median age in Lemon Grove is 39.5 years: 45.1 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemon Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 85.74% |
| Other race | 82 | 13.44% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 2.19 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 130 | 2.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 103 | 0 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 32 | 2.56 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 14 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 1.55% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 10.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 3.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 14.99% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 39.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 93 | 24.03% |
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 | 367 | 337 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,221 | $58,346 | $42,609 |
| Some College | $55,492 | $0 | $43,015 |
$44,221
Average Earnings
$58,346
Average Male
$42,609
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.88% of Lemon Grove residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97 | 97 | 100% |
| Other | 82 | 82 | 100% |
| White | 508 | 37 | 7.28% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.26%
Male Poverty Rate
37.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemon Grove is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemon Grove is White, with 7.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,794 | $78,247 |
| Households | - | $60,704 |
| Married Families | $99,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 8.03% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
75.25%
Born in Lemon Grove
90.66%
Native Born
9.34%
Foreign Born
5.25%
Non Citizen
4.1%
Naturalized
90.66% of Lemon Grove residents were born in the United States, with 75.25% having been born in Florida. 5.25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 602 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 606 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 610 | 114 | 22.98% |
| 2021 | 496 | 10 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 486 | -15 | -2.99% |
| 2019 | 501 | -114 | -18.54% |
| 2018 | 615 | -4 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 619 | -111 | -15.21% |
| 2016 | 730 | 52 | 7.67% |
| 2015 | 678 | -24 | -3.42% |
| 2014 | 702 | 217 | 44.74% |
| 2013 | 485 | 157 | 47.87% |
| 2012 | 328 | -77 | -19.01% |
| 2011 | 405 | -252 | -38.36% |
| 2010 | 657 | 0 | 0% |