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Population Review

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

White55.3%
Black or African American19.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management24.0%
Retail Trade12.6%
Construction9.2%
Manufacturing8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.4%
Information5.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.4%
Public Administration5.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.2%

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.