Lake Wales, FL Demographics
A map of Lake Wales's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,750 | 47.4% |
Black | 3,918 | 23.9% |
Hispanic | 3,916 | 23.9% |
Multiracial | 517 | 3.2% |
Asian | 167 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 93 | 0.6% |
Lake Wales, Florida had a population of 16,361 in 2020. It was 47.4% White, 23.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 23.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lake Wales, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is the 237th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Lake Wales's White Population
7,750 residents of Lake Wales identify as White, or 47.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lake Wales roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #694 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more White than neighboring Waverly (36.8% White), and Dundee (37.3% White). Lake Wales is less White than neighboring Highland Park (79.7% White), Crooked Lake Park (62.3% White), and Babson Park (68.3% White).
Lake Wales's Black Population
3,918 residents of Lake Wales identify as Black, or 23.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lake Wales slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #156 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more Black than neighboring Highland Park (1.6% Black), Crooked Lake Park (5.8% Black), Dundee (21.6% Black), and Babson Park (11.1% Black). Lake Wales is less Black than neighboring Waverly (35.7% Black).
Lake Wales's Asian Population
167 residents of Lake Wales identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lake Wales roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #563 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more Asian than neighboring Waverly (0.5% Asian), Crooked Lake Park (0.5% Asian), and Babson Park (0.6% Asian). Lake Wales is less Asian than neighboring Highland Park (4% Asian), and Dundee (1.8% Asian).
Lake Wales's Hispanic Population
3,916 residents of Lake Wales identify as Hispanic, or 23.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lake Wales roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #266 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (10.4% Hispanic), and Babson Park (14.4% Hispanic). Lake Wales is less Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (24.1% Hispanic), Crooked Lake Park (27% Hispanic), and Dundee (34.5% Hispanic).
Lake Wales's Native American/Other Population
93 residents of Lake Wales identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lake Wales roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #591 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Waverly (0.5% Native American/Other). Lake Wales is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (1.2% Native American/Other), Dundee (1.5% Native American/Other), and Babson Park (0.9% Native American/Other).
Lake Wales's Multiracial Population
517 residents of Lake Wales identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lake Wales roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lake Wales is ranked #584 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lake Wales is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (2.6% Multiracial). Lake Wales is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (4% Multiracial), Dundee (3.3% Multiracial), and Babson Park (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.