Lake Worth, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

38,010

Unemployment

6.5%

Poverty

24.4%

Median Home

$194,300

Median Income

$42,500

Median Rent

$1,126

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Lake Worth SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Lake Worth, FL Crime Report

1,610
Total Crimes

4,159.9
Total 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

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Lake Worth, FL Cost Of Living

97
Lake 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

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Lake Worth, FL Photos

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Rankings for Lake Worth in Florida

Ranks #26 in Worst Places To Live In Florida

Ranks #40 in Most Dangerous Places In Florida

Ranks #165 in Safest Places 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

White

34.9% (13,273)

African American

17.9% (6,790)

American Indian

0.1% (47)

Asian

0.9% (333)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (80)

Two Or More

1.5% (555)

Hispanic

44.5% (16,932)

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

Female

47.7% (18,145)

Male

52.3% (19,865)

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

< 9th Grade

22.0% (8,362)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (3,040)

High School / GED

25.0% (9,502)

Some College

18.0% (6,841)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,040)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (4,561)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,900)

Professional Degree

1.0% (380)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (380)

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

Less than $10,000

6.6% (252,000)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.8% (257,833)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.0% (492,624)

$25,000 to $34,999

14.4% (546,291)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.5% (587,708)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.8% (677,541)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.5% (399,583)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.6% (363,708)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.1% (116,958)

$200,000 or more

2.8% (106,750)

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%