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Lake County is a county
County

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 located in the state
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 of Florida
Florida

Florida is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the northeast....
, United States
United States

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. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. With a Census-estimated population of 290,435 in 2006, it is the 23rd fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat
County seat

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 is Tavares, Florida
Tavares, Florida

Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County, Florida. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census....
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Lake County is a county
County

A county is a land area of Local government government within a larger state. A county may have city and towns within its area....
 located in the state
U.S. state

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 of Florida
Florida

Florida is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the northeast....
, United States
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. With a Census-estimated population of 290,435 in 2006, it is the 23rd fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat
County seat

A county seat or parish seat is a term for an administrative center for a county or civil parish, primarily used in the United States. In the Northeast United States, the statutory term often is shire town, but colloquially county seat is the term in use there....
 is Tavares, Florida
Tavares, Florida

Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County, Florida. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census....
. Clermont, Florida
Clermont, Florida

Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The current population for Clermont is 22,097 at a 2006 census, making it the largest city in Lake County, Florida....
, located in the southern portion of the county, is the largest city with a population of 22,882, based on 2007 census estimates. Lake County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area

Greater Orlando, alternatively known as the Orlando Area or Metro Orlando, is the third most populated metropolitan region in the state of Florida, and contains the List of United States metropolitan statistical areas by population in the United States within the 16th largest Table of United States Combined Statistical Areas....
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History

Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County, Florida

Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 ....
 and Orange County, Florida
Orange County, Florida

Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population was 1,066,113....
. It was named for the numerous lake
Lake

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s in the area. There are approximately 1,400 named lakes.

Lake County is also home to Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest point in peninsular Florida, at 312 feet (95 m) above sea level.

On New Year's Day of 1888, Flora Call
Flora Call Disney

Flora Call Disney was the mother of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney....
 and Elias Disney
Elias Disney

Elias Disney was the father of Walt Disney....
 were married in the Lake County town of Kismet, and they lived for a short time in the adjoining town of Acron
Acron, Florida

Acron was a town in eastern Lake County, Florida established during the late 19th century, near Sorrento, Florida. It is best known as the town where Flora Call Disney and Elias Disney, the parents of Walt Disney, lived for a short time after they were married in nearby Kismet on New Year's Day, 1888....
, Florida
Florida

Florida is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the northeast....
. They were the parents of Walt Disney
Walt Disney

Walter Elias Disney was a multiple Academy Award-winning American film producer, film director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur and philanthropist....
.

On February 2, 2007, Lake County was devastated by a series of early morning tornado
Tornado

A tornado is a violent, rotating column of air which is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud....
es, which killed at least 20 people in the area. Gov. Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist

Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. , is an Politics of the United States of the Republican Party and the current Governor of Florida. Crist was Florida's attorney general when he won election to governor, thus becoming the first Florida cabinet official in 95 years to be elected governor ....
 declared a state of emergency
State of emergency

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.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau

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, the county has a total area of 1,156 square miles (2,995 kmē), of which, 953 square miles (2,469 kmē) of it is land and 203 square miles (526 kmē) of it (17.58%) is water.

Adjacent Counties

  • Volusia County, Florida
    Volusia County, Florida

    Volusia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The United States Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 496,575 . Although Daytona Beach, Florida is Volusia County's best-known city, its county seat is DeLand, Florida, and its most populous city is currently Deltona, Florida....
     - northeast
  • Orange County, Florida
    Orange County, Florida

    Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population was 1,066,113....
     - east
  • Seminole County, Florida
    Seminole County, Florida

    Seminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the central part of Florida between Orlando, Florida to the south and DeLand, Florida/Daytona Beach, Florida to the north....
     - east
  • Osceola County, Florida
    Osceola County, Florida

    Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The United States Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045 , making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States....
     - southeast
  • Polk County, Florida
    Polk County, Florida

    Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 483,924. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimates the county population to be 561,606....
     - south
  • Sumter County, Florida
    Sumter County, Florida

    Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 ....
     - west
  • Marion County, Florida
    Marion County, Florida

    Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The United States Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala, Florida....
     - northwest


National protected area
Protected area

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s

  • Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
    Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

    The Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in north central Florida, twenty-five miles west of Daytona Beach, Florida, off U.S....
     (part)
  • Ocala National Forest
    Ocala National Forest

    The Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in Florida and covers approximately in central Florida. It is located three miles east of Ocala, Florida, southeast of Gainesville, Florida....
     (part)


Demographics

As of the census
Census

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 of 2000, there were 210,528 people, 88,413 households, and 62,507 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density

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 was 221 people per square mile (85/kmē). There were 102,830 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile (42/kmē). The racial makeup of the county was 87.46% White
Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget , are Self-concept data items in which residents choose the Race in the United States or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are of Hispanic or Latino origin ....
, 8.31% Black
Race (United States Census)

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 or African American
Race (United States Census)

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, 0.33% Native American
Race (United States Census)

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, 0.79% Asian
Race (United States Census)

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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)

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, 1.88% from other races
Race (United States Census)

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, and 1.18% from two or more races. 5.61% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino
Race (United States Census)

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 of any race.

There were 88,413 households out of which 23.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples
Marriage

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 living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the county the population was spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 26.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,903, and the median income for a family was $42,577. Males had a median income of $31,475 versus $23,545 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income

Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in the country. This is what each citizen is to receive if the yearly national income is divided equally among everyone....
 for the county was $20,199. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 6.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities


Incorporated

  1. Town of Astatula
    Astatula, Florida

    Astatula is a town in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  2. City of Clermont
    Clermont, Florida

    Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The current population for Clermont is 22,097 at a 2006 census, making it the largest city in Lake County, Florida....
  3. City of Eustis
    Eustis, Florida

    Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 15,106 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S....
  4. City of Fruitland Park
    Fruitland Park, Florida

    Fruitland Park is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 3,186 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S....
  5. City of Groveland
    Groveland, Florida

    Groveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2000 census. , the population recorded by the U.S....
  6. Town of Howey-in-the-Hills
    Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida

    Howey-in-the-Hills is a town in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 956 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S....
  7. Town of Lady Lake
    Lady Lake, Florida

    Lady Lake is a town in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 11,828 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S....
  8. City of Leesburg
    Leesburg, Florida

    Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S....
  9. City of Mascotte
    Mascotte, Florida

    Mascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 2,687 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S....
  10. City of Minneola
    Minneola, Florida

    Minneola is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 5,435 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S....
  11. Town of Montverde
    Montverde, Florida

    Montverde is a town in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 882 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S....
  12. City of Mount Dora
    Mount Dora, Florida

    Mount Dora is a United States city in Lake County, Florida, Florida. As of July 1, 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Mount Dora population at 11,564....
  13. City of Tavares
    Tavares, Florida

    Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County, Florida. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census....
  14. City of Umatilla
    Umatilla, Florida

    Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. It was named after Umatilla, Oregon. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census....


Unincorporated

  • Altoona
    Altoona, Florida

    Altoona is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Astor
    Astor, Florida

    Astor is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. It is located along the St. Johns River between Lake George and Lake Dexter, across from the town of Volusia, Florida....
  • Citrus Ridge
    Citrus Ridge, Florida

    Citrus Ridge, often called Four Corners, is a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Florida, located at a quadripoint formed by Lake County, Florida, Orange County, Florida, Osceola County, Florida and Polk County, Florida Counties....
  • Ferndale
    Ferndale, Florida

    Ferndale is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Lake Kathryn
    Lake Kathryn, Florida

    Lake Kathryn is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 845 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Lake Mack-Forest Hills
    Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Florida

    Lake Mack-Forest Hills is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census....
  • Lanier, Florida
    Lanier, Florida

    Lanier, Florida was platted in 1886 by Colonel Thomas C. Lanier. The 1895 census shows a population of 87 persons along with a post office, express office and a railroad depot....
  • Lisbon
    Lisbon, Florida

    Lisbon is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 273 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Mount Plymouth
    Mount Plymouth, Florida

    Mount Plymouth is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. As of the United States Census, 2000, the CDP population was 2,814....
  • Okahumpka
    Okahumpka, Florida

    Okahumpka is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 United States Census....
  • Orange Bend
    Orange Bend, Florida

    Orange Bend is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 44, Lake County, Florida....
  • Paisley
    Paisley, Florida

    Paisley is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 734 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Pine Lakes
    Pine Lakes, Florida

    Pine Lakes is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 755 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Pittman
    Pittman, Florida

    Pittman is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Silver Lake
    Silver Lake, Florida

    Silver Lake is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 1,882 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • Sorrento
    Sorrento, Florida

    Sorrento is a census-designated place and town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 765 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....
  • The Villages
    The Villages, Florida

    * For the Memorial Villages, see Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, or Spring Valley Village...
  • Yalaha
    Yalaha, Florida

    Yalaha is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, Florida, United States. The population was 1,175 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando, Florida–Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando....


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Special districts


Judicial branch
  • serving Citrus
    Citrus County, Florida

    Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 118,085. The United States Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 138,143 ....
    , Hernando
    Hernando County, Florida

    Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. The United States Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 165,409 ....
    , Lake, Marion
    Marion County, Florida

    Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The United States Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala, Florida....
    , and Sumter
    Sumter County, Florida

    Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 ....
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