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Lake Wales, FL

Total Population
12,241
Median Household Income
$42,397
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$949

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$42,397
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$177,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$949
100% above state median
Median Age
38.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lake Wales, FL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$42,397
-43.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-27,939,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.53 people

Total Households
4,719
Family Households
38.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.4%
#2 Industry
Construction
16.2%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.2%
Total Employed Residents:2,745

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.9%
43 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
4 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,527
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
4,776 employed
Labor Force
5,095
319 unemployed
Median Age
38.3 years
Per Capita Income
$23,368
Poverty Rate
21.0%