Lakeside, FL Demographics

A map of Lakeside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,800	21,416	61.7%	68.5%
Black	5,267	3,242	16.4%	10.4%
Hispanic	4,461	3,624	13.9%	11.6%
Multiracial	1,829	1,739	5.7%	5.6%
Asian	467	945	1.5%	3.0%
Native American/Other	281	309	0.9%	1.0%

Lakeside, Florida has an estimated population of 32,105, a slight increase from the 31,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% White, 16.4% Black, 13.9% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeside has become considerably 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 Lakeside, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeside is ranked the 134th 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). Lakeside was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeside's White Population

19,800 residents of Lakeside, or 61.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeside is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lakeside ranks 471st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Lakeside's population has decreased from 68.5% to 61.7%.

Lakeside is more White than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (56.3% White), and Oakleaf Plantation (43.3% White). Lakeside is less White than neighboring Fleming Island (76.8% White), Orange Park (62.5% White), and Asbury Lake (80.1% White).

Lakeside's Black Population

5,267 residents of Lakeside, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lakeside ranks 337th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 10.4% to 16.4%.

Lakeside is more Black than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (16.1% Black), Fleming Island (3.8% Black), and Asbury Lake (7.3% Black). Lakeside is less Black than neighboring Orange Park (22.7% Black), and Oakleaf Plantation (26.4% Black).

Lakeside's Asian Population

467 residents of Lakeside, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lakeside ranks 180th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Asian residents' share of Lakeside's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.5%.

Lakeside is more Asian than neighboring Asbury Lake (1.4% Asian). Lakeside is less Asian than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (4.6% Asian), Fleming Island (4.2% Asian), Orange Park (6.3% Asian), and Oakleaf Plantation (6.5% Asian).

Lakeside's Hispanic Population

4,461 residents of Lakeside, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeside is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeside ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.9%.

Lakeside is more Hispanic than neighboring Fleming Island (11.2% Hispanic), Orange Park (6.3% Hispanic), and Asbury Lake (7.1% Hispanic). Lakeside is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (18% Hispanic), and Oakleaf Plantation (15.2% Hispanic).

Lakeside's Native American/Other Population

281 residents of Lakeside, 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 Lakeside is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeside ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lakeside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (0.5% Native American/Other), Fleming Island (0.8% Native American/Other), Orange Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Asbury Lake (0.7% Native American/Other). Lakeside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakleaf Plantation (2.2% Native American/Other).

Lakeside's Multiracial Population

1,829 residents of Lakeside, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeside ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Lakeside is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (4.6% Multiracial), Fleming Island (3.2% Multiracial), Orange Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Asbury Lake (3.5% Multiracial). Lakeside is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakleaf Plantation (6.4% 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.