Mount Dora is a city located in Lake County Florida. Mount Dora has a 2024 population of 18,204. Mount Dora is currently growing at a rate of 2.52% annually and its population has increased by 10.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Dora is $92,838 with a poverty rate of 15.49%. The median age in Mount Dora is 48.6 years: 47.5 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Dora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,079 | 73.97% |
| Black or African American | 2,239 | 13.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,237 | 7.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 434 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 319 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,022 | 2.28 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 3,393 | 2.7 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 2,500 | 1.23 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 705 | 3.59 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Male | 424 | 2.88 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 781 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,449 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,456 | 19.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,934 | 15.65% |
| High School Graduate | 3,384 | 27.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 2,268 | 18.36% |
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 | 9,064 | 8,573 | 3,739 |
| Hispanic | 1,697 | 1,643 | 373 |
| Black | 1,400 | 1,082 | 273 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 550 | 121 |
| Other Race | 234 | 223 | 68 |
| Islander | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,867 | $58,906 | $45,733 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,260 | $106,797 | $49,038 |
| High School Graduate | $33,937 | $39,091 | $26,809 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,468 | $41,284 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,886 | $51,121 | $32,588 |
| Some College | $39,645 | $50,362 | $34,104 |
$39,886
Average Earnings
$51,121
Average Male
$32,588
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.58% of Mount Dora residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,302 | 1,111 | 10.78% |
| Hispanic | 2,599 | 587 | 22.59% |
| Multiple | 1,222 | 558 | 45.66% |
| Black | 2,198 | 454 | 20.66% |
| Other | 314 | 5 | 1.59% |
15.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.53%
Male Poverty Rate
18.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Dora is Multiple, with 45.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Dora is Other, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.91% |
| High School | 17.02% |
| Some College | 11.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.3% |
| Female Employed | 11.06% |
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,028 | $115,540 |
| Households | $65,774 | $92,838 |
| Married Families | $104,394 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,935 | $50,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
1,551
Number of Veterans
1,477
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 512 |
| First Gulf War | 298 |
| Second Gulf War | 254 |
| World War II | 108 |
| Korea | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 538 |
| 65 to 74 | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 281 |
| 55 to 64 | 190 |
| 18 to 34 | 186 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 11.28% |
| Black | 114 | 7.06% |
| Islander | 91 | 27.49% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 10.13% |
| Other Race | 21 | 8.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
38.35%
Born in Mount Dora
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
4.86%
Naturalized
91.89% of Mount Dora residents were born in the United States, with 38.35% having been born in Florida. 3.25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,444 | 448 | 2.24% |
| 2028 | 19,996 | 448 | 2.29% |
| 2027 | 19,548 | 448 | 2.35% |
| 2026 | 19,100 | 448 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 18,652 | 448 | 2.46% |
| 2024 | 18,204 | 448 | 2.52% |
| 2023 | 17,756 | 592 | 3.45% |
| 2022 | 17,164 | 442 | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 16,722 | 310 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 16,412 | 1,898 | 13.08% |
| 2019 | 14,514 | 292 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 14,222 | 336 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 13,886 | 265 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 13,621 | 287 | 2.15% |
| 2015 | 13,334 | 293 | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 13,041 | 308 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 12,733 | 153 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 12,580 | 159 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 12,421 | 230 | 1.89% |
| 2010 | 12,191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,418 | 2,222 | 30.88% |
| 1990 | 7,196 | 1,313 | 22.32% |
| 1980 | 5,883 | 1,340 | 29.5% |
| 1970 | 4,543 | 787 | 20.95% |
| 1960 | 3,756 | 728 | 24.04% |
| 1950 | 3,028 | -17,416 | -85.19% |