Lake Helen City, Florida
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2743 people, 1124 households, and 774 families residing in the city. The population density was 650.1 people per square mile (251.01/kmē), making it the 210th least densely populated city in Florida. There were 1204 housing units at an average density of 285.3 per square mile (110.15/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the city Age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 117.6 females. The median age of the city's population was 42.8 years, the median age of male residents at 41.7 and the median age of female residents at 43.9. The racial makeup of the city was 87.02% White, 10.68% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 0.73% from two or more races and 0.95% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34577, making its Florida's 485th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39688, it is Florida's 491st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17158, making it the 535th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Florida. The median income was $22588, Males had a median income of $25805 versus $19531 for females.
In 2000, 446 pupils and students, of which 204 are male and 242 are female, 16.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 201 elementary school, 146 high school and 55 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2743 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2783 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2785 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2792 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2810 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2812 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2826 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2821 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2806 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2819 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2784 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 16 | |
| Elementary school | 93 | 108 | 201 |
| High school | 74 | 72 | 146 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 48 | 55 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Helen city, Florida | $34577 | $39688 | $17158 |
| Volusia County, Florida | $35219 | $41767 | $19664 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |