Lake Placid, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Highlands County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,438
Population
520/sq mi density
$45,476
Median Income
$24,567 per capita
$253,200
Home Value
$238,604 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
469 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,476 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,438
Census 2023
Population Density
520
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.5 km²)
Median Age
41.1 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 44% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
56.2%
Black
12%
Hispanic
44%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 53% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 43.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
53%
Spanish
43.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
32.5%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
63.1%
31% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
36.9%
329% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,438 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 520 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 53.0% |
| Spanish | 43.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 32.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 63.1% |
| Uninsured | 36.9% |
| Broadband Access | 79.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |