Demographics in Lake Wales, FL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lake Wales?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

16,365

Male

7,793

47.6%

Female

8,572

52.4%

Median Age

41.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

55.3%

Black

19.2%

Hispanic

30.7%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

14.2%

Other

10.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.0%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

9.7%

Veterans

7.5%

Married

40.5%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lake Wales, FL has a population of 16,365 with a median age of 41.1. The racial makeup is 55.3% White, 30.7% Hispanic, 19.2% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.7%.