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Population Review

East Lake, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Lake, Florida is 33,019 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 128th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $93,862, the median home value is $457,300, and the median age is 51.4.

33,019

Population

1153

People / sq mi

$93,862

Median Income

$457,300

Median Home Value

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East Lake covers 28.6 sq mi of land at 1153 people per square mile.

About East Lake, FL

Age is the most distinctive thing about East Lake: a median age of 51.4, older than the national median. With 33,019 residents, East Lake is a city in Florida.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $93,862 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $457,300, with typical rent around $1,844.

College attainment is above the local norm at 48.3%, above the national 35.0%. About 22.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in East Lake — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White83.3%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$93,862

Median Household Income

$57,319

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$457,300

Median Home Value

$1,844

Median Rent

82.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.6%

High School+

48.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

69.7%

Public Transit

22.5%

Work From Home

29.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

57.8%

Foreign Born

85.0%

Non-English at Home

9.1%

Veterans

12.7%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

97.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.1%
Information13.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.3%
Manufacturing5.8%
Construction4.5%
Public Administration4.5%
Retail Trade3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Lake, Florida has a population of 33,019 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 128th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in East Lake, Florida is $93,862, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Lake, Florida is $457,300, with median monthly rent at $1,844 and a homeownership rate of 82.7%.

The median age in East Lake, Florida is 51.4 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.