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 138 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Lake County at a glance
Lake County currently has 21 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
21
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Florida counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
ClermontPopulation 39,850
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.7615,-81.7113 |
| Named for | lake |
| Capital | Tavares |
| Establishment | May 27, 1887 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:59:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 20.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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 | A city in Lake County, Florida. |
| 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 |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lake County
Official Website- 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
Other places with the same name (11)
- 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 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| 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 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |