Lake Placid, FL

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Lake Placid Overview

2,349
TOTAL POPULATION
1,187
MALE POPULATION
1,162
FEMALE POPULATION
102.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,238
PER CAPITA INCOME
$42,092
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,019
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$19,153
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
875
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lake Placid Zip Codes

Lake Placid Area Codes

Race in Lake Placid

The most populous races in Lake Placid are White / Caucasian (1,446 | 61.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,000 | 42.6%), and Black / African American (328 | 14.0%).
Race in Lake Placid
Race# Population% Population
Asian120.5%
Black / African American32814.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,00042.6%
Native / Alaskan502.1%
White / Caucasian1,44661.6%
Two or more Races23710.1%
Some other Race27611.7%
Total2,349100.0%

Ancestry in Lake Placid

The most populous ancestries reported in Lake Placid are Mexican (500 | 21.3%), English (279 | 11.9%), German (237 | 10.1%), Colombian (199 | 8.5%), and South American (199 | 8.5%), together accounting for 60.2% of all Lake Placid residents.
Ancestry in Lake Placid
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1697.2%
Arab180.8%
Austrian60.3%
Bahamian532.3%
Burmese120.5%
Cajun120.5%
Cape Verdean80.3%
Central American1717.3%
Choctaw20.1%
Colombian1998.5%
Cuban150.6%
Dutch331.4%
English27911.9%
European331.4%
French100.4%
French Canadian50.2%
German23710.1%
Haitian462.0%
Irish1255.3%
Italian532.3%
Jamaican1717.3%
Lebanese110.5%
Lumbee30.1%
Mexican50021.3%
Norwegian592.5%
Polish80.3%
Portuguese80.3%
Puerto Rican1154.9%
Salvadoran1717.3%
Scotch-Irish773.3%
Scottish60.3%
South American1998.5%
Subsaharan African80.3%
Swedish90.4%
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Immigrants in Lake Placid

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lake Placid came from Latin America (666 | 28.3%), Central America (464 | 19.8%), Mexico (319 | 13.6%), Caribbean (158 | 6.7%), and El Salvador (145 | 6.2%), together accounting for 74.6% of all Lake Placid residents.
Immigrants in Lake Placid
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia120.5%
Bahamas532.3%
Canada160.7%
Caribbean1586.7%
Central America46419.8%
Colombia441.9%
Cuba150.6%
Eastern Asia120.5%
El Salvador1456.2%
Haiti462.0%
Jamaica441.9%
Korea120.5%
Latin America66628.3%
Mexico31913.6%
South America441.9%
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Sex and Age in Lake Placid

Sex and Age in Lake Placid

The most populous age groups in Lake Placid are 5 to 9 Years (203 | 17.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (187 | 16.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (3.5%)49 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years203 (17.1%)121 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Years116 (9.8%)69 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)33 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years139 (11.7%)7 (0.6%)
25 to 29 Years65 (5.5%)187 (16.1%)
30 to 34 Years57 (4.8%)84 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years96 (8.1%)25 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Years37 (3.1%)33 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years7 (0.6%)37 (3.2%)
50 to 54 Years81 (6.8%)39 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years29 (2.4%)68 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years65 (5.5%)84 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years23 (1.9%)62 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years85 (7.2%)112 (9.6%)
75 to 79 Years77 (6.5%)5 (0.4%)
80 to 84 Years49 (4.1%)40 (3.4%)
85 Years and over16 (1.3%)107 (9.2%)
Total1,187 (100.0%)1,162 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lake Placid

Median Family Size in Lake Placid

The median family size in Lake Placid is 3.31 persons per family, with single female/mother families (163 | 30.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.98 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (340 | 63.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lake Placid
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple340 (63.0%)3.01
Single Male/Father37 (6.9%)3.14
Single Female/Mother163 (30.2%)3.98
Total Families540 (100.0%)3.31

Median Household Size in Lake Placid

The median household size in Lake Placid is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (163 | 17.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.72 persons per household. non-family households (403 | 42.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lake Placid
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple340 (36.1%)3.02
Single Male/Father37 (3.9%)3.14
Single Female/Mother163 (17.3%)4.72
Non-family403 (42.7%)1.03
Total Households943 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Out of a total of 943 households in Lake Placid, 540 (57.3%) are family households, while 403 (42.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 187, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 390.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-390 (41.4%)
2-Person Households187 (19.8%)13 (1.4%)
3-Person Households115 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households136 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households88 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total540 (57.3%)403 (42.7%)

Female Fertility in Lake Placid

Fertility by Age in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lake Placid

Income Overview in Lake Placid

Per Capita Income in Lake Placid is $26,238, while median incomes of families and households are $42,092 and $45,019 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,349$26,238
Median Family Income540$42,092
Mean Family Income540$61,313
Median Household Income943$45,019
Mean Household Income943$63,044
Income Deficit540$19,153
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,34934.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,34965.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3490.49

Earnings by Sex in Lake Placid

Average Earnings in Lake Placid are $34,875, $41,071 for men and $27,054 for women, a difference of 34.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Lake Placid
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male476 (60.3%)$41,071
Female313 (39.7%)$27,054
Total789 (100.0%)$34,875

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Placid

The most common earnings brackets in Lake Placid are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (108 | 22.7%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (53 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Placid
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (1.5%)7 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.3%)17 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)53 (16.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.2%)14 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)15 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (3.2%)21 (6.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99956 (11.8%)12 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99941 (8.6%)14 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99957 (12.0%)30 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (3.2%)22 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99970 (14.7%)11 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999108 (22.7%)13 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (4.6%)34 (10.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (1.1%)9 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)27 (8.6%)
$100,000+44 (9.2%)8 (2.6%)
Total476 (100.0%)313 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

Average earnings in Lake Placid are $41,357 for men and $27,143 for women, a difference of 34.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,534, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,607. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,333, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,036.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,607$0
High School Diploma$32,946$23,036
College or Associate's Degree$46,534$0
Bachelor's Degree$43,750$53,333
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,357$27,143

Family Income in Lake Placid

Family Income Brackets in Lake Placid

According to the Lake Placid family income data, there are 94 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008215.2%
$10,000 to $14,999539.8%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9999417.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998615.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995510.2%
$75,000 to $99,999448.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998215.2%
$150,000 to $199,999336.1%
$200,000+112.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Placid

2-person families (213 | 39.4%) account for the highest median family income in Lake Placid with $44,115 per family, while 2-person families (213 | 39.4%) have the highest median income of $22,058 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families213 (39.4%)$44,115
3-Person Families142 (26.3%)$0
4-Person Families89 (16.5%)$0
5-Person Families82 (15.2%)$0
6-Person Families14 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total540 (100.0%)$42,092

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Placid

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Placid
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners189 (35.0%)$0
1 Earner198 (36.7%)$32,212
2 Earners110 (20.4%)$147,750
3+ Earners43 (8.0%)$79,821
Total540 (100.0%)$42,092

Household Income in Lake Placid

Household Income Brackets in Lake Placid

With 169 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Lake Placid, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012513.3%
$10,000 to $14,999131.4%
$15,000 to $24,999737.7%
$25,000 to $34,99915716.6%
$35,000 to $49,99916917.9%
$50,000 to $74,99915216.1%
$75,000 to $99,999475.0%
$100,000 to $149,99915316.2%
$150,000 to $199,999373.9%
$200,000+171.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Placid

The median household income in Lake Placid is $45,019, with the highest median household income of $46,806 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 253 households (26.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (1.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years253 (26.8%)$46,806
45 to 64 Years269 (28.5%)$46,607
65+ Years407 (43.2%)$31,701
Total943 (100.0%)$45,019

Poverty in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid

With 20.1% poverty level for males and 36.2% for females among the residents of Lake Placid, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (89.8%) and 49 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 Years79 (89.8%)48 (57.8%)
6 to 11 Years85 (50.3%)29 (76.3%)
12 to 14 Years6 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (42.4%)7 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)201 (74.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)44 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
75 Years and over10 (7.0%)34 (22.4%)
Total239 (20.1%)421 (36.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid

According to the poverty statistics in Lake Placid, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years9 (10.2%)35 (42.2%)
6 to 11 Years84 (49.7%)9 (23.7%)
12 to 14 Years56 (90.3%)69 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years80 (57.6%)21 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years122 (100.0%)70 (25.8%)
35 to 44 Years133 (100.0%)52 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years88 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years94 (100.0%)108 (71.1%)
65 to 74 Years108 (100.0%)171 (98.3%)
75 Years and over132 (93.0%)118 (77.6%)
Total948 (79.9%)741 (63.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Placid
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total340 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)129 (89.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)135 (82.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)129 (70.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)135 (67.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Lake Placid

Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Placid

Among the 789 employed individuals in Lake Placid, private company employees (459 | 58.2%), local government employees (110 | 13.9%), and state government employees (64 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Placid
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45958.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)172.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)577.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations577.2%
Local Government Employees11013.9%
State Government Employees648.1%
Federal Government Employees182.3%
Unpaid Family Workers70.9%
Total789100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lake Placid

According to the labor force statistics for Lake Placid, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,744), 50.2% or 875 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 86 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.1% or 176 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.7% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (53.6%)7 (46.7%)
20 to 24 Years107 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years139 (55.2%)18 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Years96 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years176 (92.1%)61 (34.7%)
45 to 54 Years150 (91.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years49 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years92 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total875 (50.2%)86 (9.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

According to labor force statistics for Lake Placid, 70.6% of individuals (702) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (994) are in the labor force, with 11.3% or 79 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 124 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.3% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School115 (41.8%)43 (15.7%)
High School Diploma241 (85.8%)71 (25.3%)
College / Associate Degree222 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total702 (70.6%)112 (11.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Placid are Management (86 | 10.9%), Community & Social Service (57 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (39 | 4.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (30 | 3.8%), and Business & Financial (20 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lake Placid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Placid, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (55.0%), and Management (47.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Management41 (47.7%)45 (52.3%)
Business & Financial20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (36.7%)19 (63.3%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)72 (37.3%)121 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lake Placid are Security & Protection (69 | 8.7%), Personal Care & Service (69 | 8.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (67 | 8.5%), Law Enforcement (44 | 5.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 5.6%).
Services Occupations in Lake Placid

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lake Placid, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (68.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (31.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (31.8%)30 (68.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (68.7%)21 (31.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total (Category)129 (51.8%)120 (48.2%)
Total (Overall)476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lake Placid are Office & Administration (33 | 4.2%), and Sales & Related (31 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lake Placid

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lake Placid are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (91 | 11.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (78 | 9.9%), and Construction & Extraction (9 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lake Placid

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry73 (93.6%)5 (6.4%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)173 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lake Placid are Material Moving (97 | 12.3%), Transportation (7 | 0.9%), and Production (1 | 0.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lake Placid

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Material Moving97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)102 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid

Employment Industries in Lake Placid

The major employment industries in Lake Placid include Public Administration (122 | 15.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100 | 12.7%), Construction (93 | 11.8%), Educational Services (63 | 8.0%), and Retail Trade (53 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Lake Placid

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid

The Lake Placid industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction88 (94.6%)5 (5.4%)
Manufacturing29 (80.6%)7 (19.4%)
Wholesale Trade13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade34 (64.1%)19 (35.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (19.2%)21 (80.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (27.5%)37 (72.6%)
Public Administration80 (65.6%)42 (34.4%)
Total476 (60.3%)313 (39.7%)

Education in Lake Placid

School Enrollment in Lake Placid

The most common levels of schooling among the 691 students in Lake Placid are kindergarten (192 | 27.8%), elementary school (169 | 24.5%), and college / undergraduate (146 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Lake Placid
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool152.2%
Kindergarten19227.8%
Elementary School16924.5%
Middle School13820.0%
High School314.5%
College / Undergraduate14621.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total691100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Placid

Out of a total of 691 students who are enrolled in schools in Lake Placid, 62 (9.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 629 (91.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (69.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Placid
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds57 (51.8%)53 (48.2%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total629 (91.0%)62 (9.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Placid

Education (65 | 19.2%), social sciences (55 | 16.2%), literature & languages (47 | 13.9%), science & technology (43 | 12.7%), and engineering (40 | 11.8%) are the most common fields of study among 339 individuals in Lake Placid who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Placid
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics61.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural267.7%
Physical & Health Sciences61.8%
Psychology61.8%
Social Sciences5516.2%
Engineering4011.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4312.7%
Business164.7%
Education6519.2%
Literature & Languages4713.9%
Liberal Arts & History72.1%
Visual & Performing Arts61.8%
Communications82.4%
Arts & Humanities82.4%
Total339100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lake Placid

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Placid

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lake Placid are males with 3 vehicles (157, accounting for 34.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (49, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Placid
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (1.5%)15 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle154 (33.8%)141 (45.1%)
2 Vehicles138 (30.3%)108 (34.5%)
3 Vehicles157 (34.4%)49 (15.7%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total456 (100.0%)313 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lake Placid

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lake Placid are 45 to 59 minutes (153 commuters, 21.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (117 commuters, 16.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (71 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time in Lake Placid
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes669.3%
5 to 9 Minutes7110.0%
10 to 14 Minutes679.4%
15 to 19 Minutes628.7%
20 to 24 Minutes415.8%
25 to 29 Minutes71.0%
30 to 34 Minutes11716.4%
35 to 39 Minutes446.2%
40 to 44 Minutes10.1%
45 to 59 Minutes15321.5%
60 to 89 Minutes121.7%
90 or more Minutes7110.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lake Placid

The most common commute times in Lake Placid are 45 to 59 minutes (129 commuters, 27.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (61 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lake Placid
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (1.1%)61 (25.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes55 (11.6%)16 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes58 (12.2%)9 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes41 (8.6%)21 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes7 (1.5%)34 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes97 (20.4%)20 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (2.7%)31 (13.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes129 (27.1%)24 (10.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes71 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Placid

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lake Placid are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (122, 25.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (88, 37.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Placid
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM29 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (2.9%)5 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM122 (25.6%)14 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (5.0%)40 (17.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM88 (18.5%)88 (37.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM57 (12.0%)5 (2.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66 (13.9%)24 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM20 (4.2%)11 (4.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (5.5%)29 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)
Total476 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Placid

Of the total 943 dwellings in Lake Placid, owner-occupied units account for 485 (51.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 458 (48.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Placid
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48551.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45848.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units943100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Placid
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39041.4%
2-Person Household20021.2%
3-Person Household11512.2%
4+ Person Household23825.2%
Total Housing Units943100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Placid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household166 (42.6%)224 (57.4%)
2-Person Household182 (91.0%)18 (9.0%)
3-Person Household75 (65.2%)40 (34.8%)
4+ Person Household62 (26.1%)176 (74.0%)
Total Housing Units485 (51.4%)458 (48.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School55 (33.7%)108 (66.3%)
High School Diploma73 (33.8%)143 (66.2%)
College/Associate Degree140 (45.2%)170 (54.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher217 (85.4%)37 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Placid
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17118.1%
35 to 44 Years9610.2%
45 to 54 Years11111.8%
55 to 64 Years15816.8%
65 to 74 Years17919.0%
75 to 84 Years13814.6%
85 Years and Over909.5%
Total943100.0%

Housing Finances in Lake Placid

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Placid

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Placid
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied485 (51.4%)$69,844
Renter-Occupied458 (48.6%)$31,860
Average943 (100.0%)$45,019

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Placid
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (2.5%)84 (18.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)29 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)34 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (6.4%)8 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (17.5%)72 (15.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (12.0%)111 (24.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (14.0%)84 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (7.6%)10 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999140 (28.9%)13 (2.8%)
$150,000 or more54 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total485 (100.0%)458 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Placid

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Placid
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30097 (20.0%)17 (3.7%)
$300 to $49991 (18.8%)3 (0.7%)
$500 to $799121 (24.9%)149 (32.5%)
$800 to $99964 (13.2%)104 (22.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4999 (1.9%)120 (26.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9997 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49924 (5.0%)62 (13.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99972 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total485 (100.0%)458 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lake Placid

Housing Structures in Lake Placid

Housing Structures in Lake Placid
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57961.4%
Single Unit, Attached9810.4%
2 Unit Apartments495.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments798.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments394.1%
10 or more Apartments808.5%
Mobile Home / Other192.0%
Total943100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Placid

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Placid
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached370 (63.9%)209 (36.1%)
Single Unit, Attached62 (63.3%)36 (36.7%)
2 Unit Apartments21 (42.9%)28 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5 (6.3%)74 (93.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments8 (10.0%)72 (90.0%)
Mobile Home / Other19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total485 (51.4%)458 (48.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Placid

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Placid
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)35 (7.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.8%)136 (29.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms176 (36.3%)79 (17.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms220 (45.4%)198 (43.2%)
8 or more Rooms85 (17.5%)10 (2.2%)
Total485 (100.0%)458 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Placid

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Placid
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity447 (92.2%)444 (96.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used10 (2.1%)14 (3.1%)
Total485 (100.0%)458 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Placid

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Placid
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (0.6%)81 (17.7%)
1 Vehicle191 (39.4%)257 (56.1%)
2 Vehicles211 (43.5%)100 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles80 (16.5%)20 (4.4%)
Total485 (100.0%)458 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lake Placid

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lake Placid

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units357128
Median Property Value$252,700$500,000
Median Household Income$56,875$25
Monthly Housing Costs$475$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,169$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99947 (13.2%)19 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999192 (53.8%)20 (15.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99979 (22.1%)25 (19.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (0.8%)49 (38.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)15 (11.7%)
$1,000,000 or more18 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (3.4%)15 (11.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99952 (14.6%)20 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (13.5%)6 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (6.7%)20 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99996 (26.9%)13 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more29 (8.1%)44 (34.4%)
Total357 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Placid

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Placid
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x73 (20.4%)114,583 (89,518.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x75 (21.0%)4 (3.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (7.3%)30 (23.4%)
4.0x or more183 (51.3%)62 (48.4%)
Total357 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800118 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49988 (24.6%)9 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,499128 (35.8%)9 (7.0%)
Total357 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years289 (79.0%)77 (21.0%)
19 to 25 Years71 (45.5%)85 (54.5%)
26 to 34 Years161 (41.5%)227 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years74 (38.7%)117 (61.3%)
45 to 54 Years105 (64.0%)59 (36.0%)
55 to 64 Years122 (49.6%)124 (50.4%)
65 to 74 Years267 (94.7%)15 (5.3%)
75 Years and older294 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,645 (70.0%)704 (30.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Placid
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen289 (79.0%)77 (21.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen71 (45.5%)85 (54.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Placid
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000319 (62.5%)191 (37.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999417 (62.6%)249 (37.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999313 (69.9%)135 (30.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999147 (83.5%)29 (16.5%)
$100,000 and over449 (84.9%)80 (15.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6262 (100.0%)63 (24.0%)
6 to 18 Years268 (73.2%)26 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years1 (0.6%)70 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years108 (27.8%)99 (25.5%)
35 to 44 Years6 (3.1%)68 (35.6%)
45 to 54 Years21 (12.8%)84 (51.2%)
55 to 64 Years54 (22.0%)71 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years262 (92.9%)170 (60.3%)
75 Years and over294 (100.0%)117 (39.8%)
Total1,276 (54.3%)768 (32.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Placid

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (8.6%)9 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years23 (21.3%)50 (28.7%)
75 Years and over58 (40.8%)74 (48.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lake Placid

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (21.3%)9 (5.2%)
75 Years and over24 (16.9%)10 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (4.4%)7 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (8.5%)52 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)50 (28.7%)
75 Years and over40 (28.2%)32 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Lake Placid

Computing Device Access in Lake Placid

Computing Device Access in Lake Placid
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop61865.5%
Smartphone76981.6%
Tablet55358.6%
No Computing Device14415.3%
Total943100.0%

Internet Access in Lake Placid

Internet Access in Lake Placid
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home52055.1%
Cellular Data Only13214.0%
Satellite Internet758.0%
No Internet19520.7%
Total943100.0%

Lake Placid Summary

History

The history of Lake Placid, Florida dates back to the early 1900s when the area was first settled by a group of settlers from Michigan. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its natural beauty and abundance of fish and game. The first settlers built a small village on the shores of Lake Placid, which was then known as Lake Stearns. The village was named after the lake, which was named after the nearby Stearns family.
The village grew slowly over the years, and by the 1920s, it had become a popular tourist destination. The town was known for its fishing, hunting, and camping opportunities. It was also home to a number of resorts and hotels.
In the 1930s, the town was incorporated as the Town of Lake Placid. The town was named after the lake, which was named after the nearby Placid family. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a sawmill, a general store, and a post office.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a bank, a hospital, and a movie theater. The town also saw the construction of a number of new homes and businesses.
In the 1960s, the town experienced a period of decline. The town was hit hard by the Great Depression and the decline of the local economy. The town was also hit hard by the construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal, which caused the lake to become polluted.
In the 1970s, the town began to experience a period of revitalization. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a shopping center, a golf course, and a number of restaurants. The town also saw the construction of a number of new homes and businesses.
In the 1980s, the town experienced a period of growth and development. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a hospital, a library, and a number of restaurants. The town also saw the construction of a number of new homes and businesses.
In the 1990s, the town experienced a period of growth and development. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a shopping center, a golf course, and a number of restaurants. The town also saw the construction of a number of new homes and businesses.

Geography

Lake Placid is located in Highlands County, Florida. The town is situated on the shores of Lake Placid, which is a natural freshwater lake. The lake is approximately 2,000 acres in size and is the second largest lake in the state of Florida. The lake is surrounded by a number of small islands, which are home to a variety of wildlife.
The town is located in a region of Florida known as the Ridge and Valley region. The region is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, which are covered in a variety of vegetation. The town is located in a region of Florida known as the Central Highlands, which is characterized by a number of small lakes and rivers.

Economy

The economy of Lake Placid is largely based on tourism. The town is home to a number of resorts and hotels, which attract visitors from all over the world. The town is also home to a number of restaurants, which serve a variety of local and international cuisine.
The town is also home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a hospital, and a number of retail stores. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake Placid was 2,223. The population is largely composed of white (90.2%) and Hispanic (7.2%) individuals. The median age of the population is 44.7 years. The median household income is $37,941.

Conclusion

Lake Placid, Florida is a small town located in Highlands County, Florida. The town has a rich history, dating back to the early 1900s when it was first settled by a group of settlers from Michigan. The town is home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a hospital, and a number of retail stores. The town is also home to a number of resorts and hotels, which attract visitors from all over the world. The town has a population of 2,223, which is largely composed of white (90.2%) and Hispanic (7.2%) individuals. The median age of the population is 44.7 years and the median household income is $37,941.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lake Placid?
Total Population of Lake Placid is 2,349.
What is the Total Male Population of Lake Placid?
Total Male Population of Lake Placid is 1,187.
What is the Total Female Population of Lake Placid?
Total Female Population of Lake Placid is 1,162.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lake Placid?
There are 102.15 Males per 100 Females in Lake Placid.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lake Placid?
There are 97.89 Females per 100 Males in Lake Placid.
What is the Median Population Age in Lake Placid?
Median Population Age in Lake Placid is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lake Placid
Average Family Size in Lake Placid is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lake Placid
Average Household Size in Lake Placid is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lake Placid?
Per Capita income in Lake Placid is $26,238.
What is the Median Family Income in Lake Placid?
Median Family Income in Lake Placid is $42,092.
What is the Median Household income in Lake Placid?
Median Household Income in Lake Placid is $45,019.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lake Placid?
Income or Wage Gap in Lake Placid is 34.1%.
Women in Lake Placid earn 65.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lake Placid?
Family Income Deficit in Lake Placid is $19,153.
Families that are below poverty line in Lake Placid earn $19,153 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Placid?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Placid is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lake Placid?
There are 875 People in the Labor Forcein in Lake Placid.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lake Placid?
50.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Lake Placid.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lake Placid?
Unemployment Rate in Lake Placid is 9.8%.