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
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 24.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.1% |
| Information | 13.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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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.