Economy & Jobs — Lake Placid, Florida
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,018 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,567 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 924 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Public Admin | 15.5% |
| Agriculture | 12.7% |
| Construction | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 95 |
| Fast Food | 60 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Real Estate Offices | 43 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 25 |
| Accounting Firms | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
| Home Health | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
