Lake Wales City, Florida
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10194 people, 4044 households, and 2564 families residing in the city. The population density was 763.9 people per square mile (294.94/kmē), it is the 234th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Florida. There were 4598 housing units at an average density of 344.4 per square mile (132.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 123.3 females. The median age is 36.9 years, The median age of males was 33.5 years, for females the median age was 39.7 years. The racial makeup of the city was 59.49% White, 34.59% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.51% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 1.39% from two or more races and 3.62% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $26884, it would be the 170th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $33029, making it the 217th poorest city by median family income among the Florida. The per capita income for the city was $16106, it would be the 575th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income is $16821, Median income for males is $20329, compared with $13911 for females.
In 2000, 2795 pupils and students, of which 1400 are male and 1395 are female, 27.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 229 nursery or pri school, 122 kindergarten, 1295 elementary school, 723 high school and 426 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10194 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11343 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11351 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11385 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11465 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12207 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12618 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13624 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 14210 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 14369 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 14474 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 119 | 110 | 229 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 63 | 122 |
| Elementary school | 641 | 654 | 1295 |
| High school | 364 | 359 | 723 |
| College or graduate school | 217 | 209 | 426 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales city, Florida | $26884 | $33029 | $16106 |
| Polk County, Florida | $36036 | $41442 | $18302 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |