Three Lakes, FL Demographics

A map of Three Lakes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	10,682	11,967	63.3%	72.4%
White	3,213	2,192	19.0%	13.3%
Asian	1,038	717	6.1%	4.3%
Black	940	1,050	5.6%	6.3%
Multiracial	846	466	5.0%	2.8%
Native American/Other	169	148	1.0%	0.9%

Three Lakes, Florida has an estimated population of 16,888, a slight increase from the 16,540 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% Hispanic, 19.0% White, 6.1% Asian, 5.6% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Three Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Three Lakes is ranked the 238th 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). Three Lakes was ranked the 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Three Lakes's White Population

3,213 residents of Three Lakes, or 19.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Three Lakes is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Three Lakes ranks 882nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. White residents' share of Three Lakes's population has increased from 13.3% to 19.0%.

Three Lakes is more White than neighboring Richmond Heights (3.8% White), Country Walk (11.1% White), Richmond West (7.7% White), and Palmetto Estates (5.8% White). Three Lakes is less White than neighboring The Crossings (22% White).

Three Lakes's Black Population

940 residents of Three Lakes, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Three Lakes is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Three Lakes ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Three Lakes's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.6%.

Three Lakes is more Black than neighboring The Crossings (2% Black). Three Lakes is less Black than neighboring Richmond Heights (36% Black), Country Walk (6.9% Black), Richmond West (6.1% Black), and Palmetto Estates (32.3% Black).

Three Lakes's Asian Population

1,038 residents of Three Lakes, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Three Lakes is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Three Lakes ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Asian residents' share of Three Lakes's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.1%.

Three Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Richmond Heights (1% Asian), The Crossings (2% Asian), Country Walk (3.9% Asian), Richmond West (1.9% Asian), and Palmetto Estates (1.2% Asian).

Three Lakes's Hispanic Population

10,682 residents of Three Lakes, or 63.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Three Lakes is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Three Lakes ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Three Lakes's population has decreased from 72.4% to 63.3%.

Three Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic), and Palmetto Estates (57.9% Hispanic). Three Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring The Crossings (71.7% Hispanic), Country Walk (75.4% Hispanic), and Richmond West (81.1% Hispanic).

Three Lakes's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Three Lakes, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Three Lakes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Three Lakes ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Three Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Three Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), The Crossings (0.3% Native American/Other), and Country Walk (0.4% Native American/Other). Three Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond West (1.2% Native American/Other), and Palmetto Estates (1.2% Native American/Other).

Three Lakes's Multiracial Population

846 residents of Three Lakes, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Three Lakes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Three Lakes ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Three Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Three Lakes's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.0%.

Three Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Richmond Heights (2.6% Multiracial), The Crossings (2% Multiracial), Country Walk (2.4% Multiracial), Richmond West (2% Multiracial), and Palmetto Estates (1.6% 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.