Lake County, Florida
Lake County: County in Florida, United States
About
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 297,052 and a population density of 99 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 375,492 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tavares. The county was created 135 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Lake County
| Population : | 375,492 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Different from : | Lake County, Lake County, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake of the Woods County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County |
| Area : | 2995 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 18.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 81.1% |
| Named for : | lake |
| Capital : | Tavares |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1887 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:53:22 (4th February 2023) |
| Density : | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake County is located at 28°45'41"N 81°42'41"W (28.7614700, -81.7113000). It has 6 neighbors: Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Sumter County and Volusia County.
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The largest city of Lake County is Clermont with a population of 39,850. Other cities include, Leesburg population 24,060, Eustis population 21,328, Groveland population 17,961 and Tavares population 17,832. See all Lake County cities & populated places.
Lake County Populated Places (more)
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 39,850 | City in Florida, United States |
| Leesburg | 24,060 | City in Florida, United States |
| Eustis | 21,328 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Groveland | 17,961 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Tavares | 17,832 | City in Florida, United States |
| Lady Lake | 16,179 | Town in Florida |
| Mount Dora | 14,778 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Minneola | 13,973 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Fruitland Park | 11,011 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Mascotte | 6,826 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,011 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida |
| Umatilla | 3,895 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astatula | 2,122 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Lake | 1,879 | Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Montverde | 1,726 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astor | 1,556 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of Lake County
Lake County has 6 neighbours.
- Marion County county in Florida, United States
- Orange County county in Florida, United States
- Osceola County county in Florida, United States
- Seminole County county in Florida, United States of America
- Sumter County county in Florida, United States of America
- Volusia County county in Florida, United States of America
- Tavares
Demographics
The population of Lake County increased by 20.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 297,052 | - | census |
| 2011 | 300,505 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 303,725 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 307,973 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 315,340 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 325,154 | 3.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 334,913 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 345,432 | 3.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 356,720 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 367,118 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 375,492 | 2.23% | estimation process |
People born in Lake County (1)
American drag queen Ginger Minj was born in Lake County
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- Lake County , Illinois county in Oregon, United States with a population of 693,593 people.
- Lake County , Indiana County in Indiana, United States with a population of 487,536 people.
- Lake County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 229,569 people.
- Lake County , California county in California, United States with a population of 64,479 people.
- Lake County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 30,986 people.
- Lake County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 12,488 people.
- Lake County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 11,587 people.
- Lake County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 10,639 people.
- Lake County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 7,987 people.
- Lake County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
- Lake County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,988 people.
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | County seat of Duval County, Florida, United States; consolidated city and county |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
