Lake Placid, FL Demographics

A map of Lake Placid's Population by Race

Lake Placid, Florida has an estimated population of 2,477, an increase from the 2,360 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% Hispanic, 38.6% White, 9.9% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Placid, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Placid is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Placid, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Placid is ranked the 641st 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 Placid was ranked the 643rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Placid's White Population

955 residents of Lake Placid, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Placid is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lake Placid ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 46.9% to 38.6%.

Lake Placid is more White than neighboring Avon Park (35.7% White), and Zolfo Springs (20.7% White). Lake Placid is less White than neighboring Sebring (48.2% White), Lemon Grove (74% White), and Gardner (57.5% White).

Lake Placid's Black Population

244 residents of Lake Placid, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Placid is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lake Placid ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Black residents' share of Lake Placid's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.9%.

Lake Placid is more Black than neighboring Lemon Grove (0% Black), and Gardner (0% Black). Lake Placid is less Black than neighboring Sebring (15.8% Black), Avon Park (24% Black), and Zolfo Springs (11.1% Black).

Lake Placid's Asian Population

7 residents of Lake Placid, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Placid is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Placid ranks 540th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Asian residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Lake Placid is more Asian than neighboring Lemon Grove (0% Asian). Lake Placid is less Asian than neighboring Sebring (3.3% Asian), Avon Park (0.5% Asian), Gardner (2.9% Asian), and Zolfo Springs (2.3% Asian).

Lake Placid's Hispanic Population

1,219 residents of Lake Placid, or 49.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Placid is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Placid ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Placid's population has increased from 41.7% to 49.2%.

Lake Placid is more Hispanic than neighboring Sebring (29.1% Hispanic), Avon Park (33.5% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (24.9% Hispanic), and Gardner (39.6% Hispanic). Lake Placid is less Hispanic than neighboring Zolfo Springs (63.9% Hispanic).

Lake Placid's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Lake Placid, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Placid is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Placid ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Placid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lake Placid is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sebring (0.8% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (0% Native American/Other), Gardner (0% Native American/Other), and Zolfo Springs (0% Native American/Other). Lake Placid is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avon Park (3.6% Native American/Other).

Lake Placid's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Lake Placid, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Placid is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Placid ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Lake Placid is more Multiracial than neighboring Lemon Grove (1.1% Multiracial), and Gardner (0% Multiracial). Lake Placid is less Multiracial than neighboring Sebring (2.8% Multiracial), Avon Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Zolfo Springs (2% 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.