Lake Alfred, FL Demographics

A map of Lake Alfred's Population by Race

Lake Alfred, Florida has an estimated population of 7,277, a large increase from the 6,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.4% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 11.7% Black, 5.2% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Alfred, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Alfred has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Alfred, that probability was 64.7% in 2020 and 63.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Alfred is ranked the 404th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 Alfred was ranked the 420th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Alfred's White Population

3,671 residents of Lake Alfred, or 50.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Alfred is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lake Alfred ranks 673rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has increased from 49.8% to 50.4%.

Lake Alfred is more White than neighboring Inwood (33.6% White), and Winter Haven (41.5% White). Lake Alfred is less White than neighboring Auburndale (63.8% White), Jan Phyl Village (53% White), and Cypress Gardens (67.6% White).

Lake Alfred's Black Population

852 residents of Lake Alfred, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Alfred is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lake Alfred ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has decreased from 16.1% to 11.7%.

Lake Alfred is more Black than neighboring Auburndale (8.7% Black), and Cypress Gardens (4.9% Black). Lake Alfred is less Black than neighboring Inwood (26.5% Black), Winter Haven (27.8% Black), and Jan Phyl Village (24.9% Black).

Lake Alfred's Asian Population

375 residents of Lake Alfred, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Alfred is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Alfred ranks 331st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's Asian population has grown by an estimated 207.4%. Asian residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.2%.

Lake Alfred is more Asian than neighboring Auburndale (2.2% Asian), Inwood (0.1% Asian), Winter Haven (1.6% Asian), Jan Phyl Village (1% Asian), and Cypress Gardens (1.4% Asian).

Lake Alfred's Hispanic Population

2,207 residents of Lake Alfred, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Alfred is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Alfred ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has increased from 27.7% to 30.3%.

Lake Alfred is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburndale (22.9% Hispanic), Winter Haven (24.4% Hispanic), Jan Phyl Village (18.1% Hispanic), and Cypress Gardens (22.8% Hispanic). Lake Alfred is less Hispanic than neighboring Inwood (35.9% Hispanic).

Lake Alfred's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Lake Alfred, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Alfred is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Alfred ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Lake Alfred is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburndale (0.8% Native American/Other), Inwood (0.9% Native American/Other), Winter Haven (0.9% Native American/Other), and Jan Phyl Village (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lake Alfred's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Lake Alfred, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Alfred is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Alfred ranks 538th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Alfred's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Alfred's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

Lake Alfred is more Multiracial than neighboring Auburndale (1.7% Multiracial). Lake Alfred is less Multiracial than neighboring Inwood (3% Multiracial), Winter Haven (3.8% Multiracial), Jan Phyl Village (2.3% Multiracial), and Cypress Gardens (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.