Lake Worth, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lake Worth, Florida Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
38,010
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
24.4%
Median Home
$194,300
Median Income
$42,500
Median Rent
$1,126
Lake Worth SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
6
Lake Worth, FL Crime Report
1,610Total Crimes
4,159.9Total Crimes / 100k People
67.96%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Worth / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,610 | 4,159.9 | 2,524.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 409 | 1,056.8 | 378.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 15.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 145 | 374.6 | 75.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 221 | 571.0 | 258.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,201 | 3,103.1 | 2,145.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 183 | 472.8 | 295.2 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 884 | 2,284.1 | 1,668.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 134 | 346.2 | 181.8 | 219.9 |
Lake Worth, FL Cost Of Living
97Lake Worth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lake Worth | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 87 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
Lake Worth, FL Photos
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Rankings for Lake Worth in Florida
Map Of Lake Worth, FL
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Population over time in Lake Worth
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 38,010 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 37,728 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 37,354 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 36,838 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 36,403 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 35,903 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 35,401 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 35,246 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 35,220 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 35,409 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Worth
| Race | Lake Worth | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 53.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 17.9% | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 44.5% | 25.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lake Worth
| Gender | Lake Worth | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Worth for adults over 25
| Education | Lake Worth | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 22.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lake Worth, Florida
| Income | Lake Worth | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
