Lake Butler, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lake Butler, Florida is 17,242 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 227th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $178,750, the median home value is $886,300, and the median age is 43.8.
17,242
Population
1511
People / sq mi
$178,750
Median Income
$886,300
Median Home Value
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Lake Butler covers 11.4 sq mi of land at 1511 people per square mile.
About Lake Butler, FL
The poverty rate is what most separates Lake Butler from the typical city: 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 17,242 residents, Lake Butler is a city in Florida.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $178,750, putting Lake Butler near the top of US cities. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.2%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $886,300, with typical rent around $2,413.
About 58.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 22.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$178,750
Median Household Income
$98,874
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$886,300
Median Home Value
$2,413
Median Rent
87.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
58.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
22.2%
Work From Home
27.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.5%
Foreign Born
74.6%
Non-English at Home
2.8%
Veterans
7.0%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.9% |
| Information | 12.4% |
| Retail Trade | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Public Administration | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Butler, Florida has a population of 17,242 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 227th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Lake Butler, Florida is $178,750, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lake Butler, Florida is $886,300, with median monthly rent at $2,413 and a homeownership rate of 87.5%.
The median age in Lake Butler, Florida is 43.8 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.