Lake Kerr, FL Demographics

A map of Lake Kerr's Population by Race

Lake Kerr, Florida has an estimated population of 1,697, a decrease from the 1,843 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Kerr, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Kerr has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Kerr, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Kerr is ranked the 707th 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 Kerr was ranked the 691st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Kerr's White Population

1,523 residents of Lake Kerr, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Kerr is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lake Kerr ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has decreased from 92.0% to 89.7%.

Lake Kerr is more White than neighboring Welaka (45.9% White), Pomona Park (70.5% White), Seville (43.3% White), Crescent City (46.9% White), and Interlachen (58.3% White).

Lake Kerr's Black Population

39 residents of Lake Kerr, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Kerr is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lake Kerr ranks 915th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's Black population has grown by an estimated 1850.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.3%.

Lake Kerr is more Black than neighboring Pomona Park (1.1% Black), and Seville (0.8% Black). Lake Kerr is less Black than neighboring Welaka (37.2% Black), Crescent City (28.7% Black), and Interlachen (8.6% Black).

Lake Kerr's Asian Population

0 residents of Lake Kerr, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Kerr is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Kerr ranks 857th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake Kerr is less Asian than neighboring Pomona Park (0.3% Asian), and Seville (2.2% Asian).

Lake Kerr's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Lake Kerr, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Kerr is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Kerr ranks 921st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 123.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.0%.

Lake Kerr is more Hispanic than neighboring Welaka (4.1% Hispanic). Lake Kerr is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomona Park (22.4% Hispanic), Seville (53.7% Hispanic), Crescent City (21.8% Hispanic), and Interlachen (27.8% Hispanic).

Lake Kerr's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Lake Kerr, 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 Kerr is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Kerr ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Lake Kerr is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona Park (0% Native American/Other), Seville (0% Native American/Other), and Crescent City (0% Native American/Other). Lake Kerr is less Native American/Other than neighboring Welaka (12.6% Native American/Other), and Interlachen (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Kerr's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Lake Kerr, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Kerr is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Kerr ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Kerr's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Kerr's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.8%.

Lake Kerr is more Multiracial than neighboring Welaka (0.3% Multiracial), Seville (0% Multiracial), and Crescent City (2.6% Multiracial). Lake Kerr is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomona Park (5.8% Multiracial), and Interlachen (5% 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.