Lake Wales city, FL — Population & Demographics
Lake Wales city, FL has a population of 16,365. The median household income is $55,799 and the median age is 41.1.
16,365
Population
$55,799
Median Income
$225,900
Median Home Value
41.1
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.3% |
| Black or African American | 19.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,799
Median Household Income
$27,794
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$225,900
Median Home Value
$1,060
Median Rent
61.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
43.4%
Foreign Born
75.4%
Non-English at Home
9.5%
Veterans
17.8%
With Disability
91.3%
Health Insurance
91.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.0% |
| Retail Trade | 12.6% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Wales city, FL has a population of 16,365 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Lake Wales city, FL is $55,799, with 19.6% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Lake Wales city, FL is $225,900, with median rent at $1,060.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.