Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales: City in Polk County, Florida, United States
About
Lake Wales is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,225 and a population density of 272 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,693 inhabitants.
The city was created 113 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Lake Wales
| Population : | 17,693 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 33800–33898 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
| Area : | 52.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:02:14 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 338 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Wales is located at 27°54'5"N 81°35'9"W (27.9014100, -81.5859100).
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Demographics
The population of Lake Wales increased by 19.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,225 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,308 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,582 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,715 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,959 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,305 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,623 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,971 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,486 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,759 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,693 | 5.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,229 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,314 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,062 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,311 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,080 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,960 |
Lake Wales zip code is 33853.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 12105
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,960 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,037 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $380 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $668 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 24 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,538 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,206 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,657 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 189,516 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,349 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,870 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,834 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 387 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,752 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 147,428 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 841 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,076 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 598 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 961 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 818 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3,104.07 |
Best Things to Do in Lake Wales
1 Bok Tower Gardens
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2 Lake Kissimmee State Park
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3 Spook Hill
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4 Florida's Natural Grove House Visitor Center
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5 Alligators Unlimited Nature Tours
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Where ot Eat in Lake Wales
1 Chili's Grill & Bar
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Where to Stay in Lake Wales
1 The Harbor Waterfront Resort
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Other Places in Lake Wales
1 City of Lake Wales
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People born in Lake Wales (20)
People born in Lake Wales, including basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire, basketball player Dominique Jones, professional basketball player Vin Baker, .
List
- Alvin Harper (American football player) he was born in 06/07/1968
- Wade Davis (Professional baseball player for The Colorado Rockies) he was born in 07/09/1985
- Buford Long (American football player, defensive back, halfback, end (1931-2006)) he was born in 14/12/1931
- Dave Braggins (Player of American and Canadian football (1945-2004)) he was born in 01/02/1945
- Lorenzo Hampton (American football player, running back) he was born in 12/03/1962
- Wes Platt (Online game developer) he was born in 22/09/1966
- Octavious Freeman (American sprinter) she was born in 20/04/1992
- Lee T Lasseter, USMC (US Marine Corps officer) he was born in 01/01/1934
- Michelle Gerlosky (American Paralympic volleyballer) she was born in 20/03/1983
- Chad Barnhardt (American football quarterback) he was born in 21/01/1976
- John W. Vogt (American politician) he was born in 28/12/1936
- Brandon Robinson (basketball player (1989-)) he was born in 25/03/1989
- Rolan Milligan (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 16/08/1994
- Anthony Laveal Johnson (Uruguayan basketball player) he was born in 01/01/1988
- Justin Shafer (American baseball player) he was born in 18/09/1992
- Ronney Daniels (American football wide receiver) he was born in 17/09/1976
- Hannah Rogers (American softball player) she was born in 04/11/1991
Schools in Lake Wales
College & universities near Lake Wales, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138275 | Warner University | Lake Wales (FL) | 33859-8797 |
| 138293 | Webber International University | Babson Park (FL) | 33827-0096 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Wales, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH | Winter Haven | 1800 7th St SW | RAIL |
| LAK | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| LKL | Lakeland | 600 East Main Street | RAIL |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
Post offices near Lake Wales
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wal Post Office | Lake Wales (FL) | 33853 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 115,283 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Winter Haven | 46,578 | The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. |
| Haines City | 26,009 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Bartow | 20,201 | County seat of Polk County, Florida |
| Auburndale | 17,204 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Citrus Ridge | 13,285 | Census designated place in Florida |
| Lakeland Highlands | 11,056 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Highland City | 10,834 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Cypress Gardens | 8,917 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Medulla | 8,892 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Davenport | 7,301 | City in Florida |
| Willow Oak | 6,732 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
| Kathleen | 6,332 | Census designated place |
| Lake Alfred | 6,331 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| Fort Meade | 6,260 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Combee Settlement | 5,577 | Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Wales distances to largest Florida cities
