Lake Wales, FL Employment

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19%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
13%
Household income NAT. AVG.
42%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLake WalesFloridaNational
Income per capita$24,086$27,598$29,829
Median household income$48,145$48,900$55,322
Median income owner occupied$63,890$59,209$70,586
Median income renter occupied$31,233$34,622$35,192
Median earnings male$33,870$31,444$36,919
Median earnings female$25,438$25,332$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%4.9%4.7%
Poverty level15.5%16.1%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Lake Wales is 19% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Lake Wales is 13% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Lake Wales is 42% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Lake Wales is 3% higher than the national average

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      $32,596 $48,900 $97,800
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Lake Wales median earnings by income bracket

      Lake Wales employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.8%11.8%
      Manufacturing sector14.6%14.6%
      Financial & insurance services1.4%1.4%
      Wholesale & retail services14.3%14.3%
      Public administration3.6%3.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.1%12.1%
      Education, health & social services12.9%12.9%
      Other29.1%29.1%

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      Eagle Lake, FL2,758$59,5837.7%
      Lake Wales, FL16,515$48,14513.0%

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      Lake Wales, FL16,515$48,14513.0%
      Source: The Lake Wales, FL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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