Population 10,279 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Alfred
Household size in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.16 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake Alfred average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Lakeland area overall, where it has 2.80 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.53, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Lake Alfred is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Lake Alfred, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Alfred
Renters in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 27.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 30.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 31.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 29.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lake Alfred is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Lake Alfred: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lake Alfred is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of the Lakeland area. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $806 | $916 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $903 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $871 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,552 | $1,499 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$746 | +$583 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Alfred costs $1,552 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $746 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Alfred
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 18.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 23.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lake Alfred: 25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Lakeland area. The share with a degree is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 82.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 85.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Lake Alfred have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Alfred
| Period | Lake Alfred | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Alfred runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Alfred compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Alfred | 2.68 | 45.6 | 8.5% | 23.7% | 13.5% | 1994 | $1,552 | 25.5% | 88.2% | 4.6% |
| Auburndale | 2.97 | 39.5 | 11.8% | 24.1% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,563 | 20.8% | 87.1% | 5.2% |
| Inwood | 2.74 | 38.0 | 22.8% | 38.0% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,179 | 9.2% | 85.0% | 7.4% |
| Winter Haven | 2.76 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 31.0% | 15.0% | 1989 | $1,448 | 20.7% | 85.9% | 5.3% |
| Holiday Manor | 3.08 | 39.0 | 12.2% | 20.9% | 14.9% | 2002 | $1,571 | 20.0% | 81.2% | 4.6% |
| Cypress Gardens | 2.67 | 42.0 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 10.8% | 1982 | $1,344 | 34.2% | 90.3% | 2.1% |
| Haines City | 2.96 | 40.8 | 13.8% | 28.7% | 16.5% | 1997 | $1,319 | 18.5% | 84.0% | 4.5% |
| Lake Hamilton | 3.17 | 47.1 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 22.3% | 1979 | $1,260 | 16.4% | 81.7% | 1.2% |
| Fussels Corner | 2.52 | 48.7 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 16.5% | 1988 | $956 | 14.0% | 86.5% | 6.0% |
| Eagle Lake | 3.26 | 31.6 | 12.9% | 25.1% | 13.3% | 1989 | $1,330 | 19.4% | 84.2% | 6.0% |
| Kossuthville | 2.79 | 35.2 | 6.7% | 24.9% | 13.4% | 1983 | $975 | 7.2% | 92.0% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Alfred. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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