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Lake Worth Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 138,365
- Land Area (2000): 87.764 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 21.746 square kilometers
- Average Daily / Average High Temperature In Fahrenheit (Celsius) In January (1961-1990): 65.1186 (18.4) / (-17.8)
- Average Daily / Average High Temperature In Fahrenheit (Celsius) In July (1961-1990): 82.2186 (27.9) / 89.9186 (32.2)
- Average Annual Heating Degree Days (1961-1990): 323
- Average Annual Cooling Degree Days (1961-1990): 3,891
- Average Annual Precipitation (1961-1990): 61 inches
Houses (2000): 60,378
Very Low Income (VLI) Owner Households (2000): 1,892
Very Low Income (VLI) Renter Households (2000): 3,012
Lake Worth Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 138,182 | 99.93% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 94 | 0.07% |
Lake Worth Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Employment Information Back to top
Lake Worth Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 14,722 | 13,540 | 1,182 | 8.03% | 80 |
1991 | 15,035 | 13,524 | 1,512 | 10.05% | 101 |
1992 | 15,351 | 13,564 | 1,787 | 11.64% | 116 |
1993 | 15,533 | 13,966 | 1,567 | 10.09% | 101 |
1994 | 15,952 | 14,399 | 1,553 | 9.73% | 97 |
1995 | 15,934 | 14,693 | 1,241 | 7.79% | 78 |
1996 | 16,482 | 15,260 | 1,222 | 7.41% | 74 |
1997 | 17,110 | 15,902 | 1,208 | 7.06% | 71 |
1998 | 17,622 | 16,501 | 1,121 | 6.36% | 63 |
1999 | 17,955 | 16,920 | 1,036 | 5.77% | 58 |
2000 | 18,697 | 17,465 | 1,232 | 6.59% | 66 |
2001 | 19,591 | 18,063 | 1,528 | 7.80% | 78 |
2002 | 20,297 | 18,367 | 1,930 | 9.51% | 95 |
2003 | 20,380 | 18,568 | 1,812 | 8.89% | 89 |
2004 | 20,660 | 19,014 | 1,646 | 7.97% | 80 |
2005 | 18,804 | 18,103 | 701 | 3.73% | 37 |
2006 | 18,958 | 18,370 | 588 | 3.10% | 31 |
2007 | 19,342 | 18,612 | 731 | 3.78% | 38 |
2008 | 19,600 | 18,558 | 1,042 | 5.32% | 53 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 19,434 | 18,583 | 851 | 4.38% | 44 |
Feb 2008 | 19,333 | 18,528 | 805 | 4.16% | 42 |
Mar 2008 | 19,394 | 18,535 | 859 | 4.43% | 44 |
Apr 2008 | 19,372 | 18,533 | 839 | 4.33% | 43 |
May 2008 | 19,586 | 18,602 | 984 | 5.02% | 50 |
Jun 2008 | 19,686 | 18,589 | 1,097 | 5.57% | 56 |
Jul 2008 | 19,964 | 18,686 | 1,278 | 6.40% | 64 |
Aug 2008 | 19,838 | 18,500 | 1,338 | 6.74% | 67 |
Sep 2008 | 19,797 | 18,468 | 1,329 | 6.71% | 67 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Lake Worth Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 7,628 | 22.52% |
2. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 3,494 | 10.32% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,422 | 7.15% |
4. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,291 | 3.81% |
5. | Public Administration | 1,237 | 3.65% |
6. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 1,137 | 3.36% |
7. | Repair and Maintenance | 1,077 | 3.18% |
8. | Health Care | 1,029 | 3.04% |
9. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,016 | 3.00% |
10. | Educational Services | 988 | 2.92% |
11. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 985 | 2.91% |
12. | Other Transportation | 712 | 2.10% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 693 | 2.05% |
14. | Finance and Insurance | 597 | 1.76% |
15. | Utilities | 569 | 1.68% |
16. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 555 | 1.64% |
17. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 536 | 1.58% |
18. | U.S. Postal Service | 424 | 1.25% |
19. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 415 | 1.23% |
20. | Truck Transportation | 414 | 1.22% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 4,337 | 16.27% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,411 | 9.05% |
3. | Educational Services | 2,276 | 8.54% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,490 | 5.59% |
5. | Public Administration | 1,431 | 5.37% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 1,401 | 5.26% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 1,316 | 4.94% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 923 | 3.46% |
9. | Private Household Services | 803 | 3.01% |
10. | Construction | 792 | 2.97% |
11. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 774 | 2.90% |
12. | Social Assistance | 766 | 2.87% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 686 | 2.57% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 613 | 2.30% |
15. | Department and Other General Stores | 594 | 2.23% |
16. | Other Transportation | 516 | 1.94% |
17. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 325 | 1.22% |
18. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 317 | 1.19% |
19. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 281 | 1.05% |
20. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 270 | 1.01% |
Lake Worth Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 2,890 | 8.53% |
2. | Other Construction Trades | 1,790 | 5.29% |
3. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,661 | 4.90% |
4. | Construction Laborers | 1,495 | 4.41% |
5. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 1,478 | 4.36% |
6. | Carpenters | 1,209 | 3.57% |
7. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 1,178 | 3.48% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,176 | 3.47% |
9. | Other Management Occupations | 1,112 | 3.28% |
10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 1,012 | 2.99% |
11. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 877 | 2.59% |
12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 830 | 2.45% |
13. | Other Production Occupations | 759 | 2.24% |
14. | Other Protective Service Workers | 740 | 2.19% |
15. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 661 | 1.95% |
16. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 614 | 1.81% |
17. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 590 | 1.74% |
18. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 558 | 1.65% |
19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 533 | 1.57% |
20. | Waiters and Waitresses | 517 | 1.53% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 2,002 | 7.51% |
2. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,712 | 6.42% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,578 | 5.92% |
4. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 1,443 | 5.41% |
5. | Cashiers | 1,047 | 3.93% |
6. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 932 | 3.50% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 919 | 3.45% |
8. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 905 | 3.40% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 797 | 2.99% |
10. | Other Management Occupations | 782 | 2.93% |
11. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 781 | 2.93% |
12. | Registered Nurses | 770 | 2.89% |
13. | Waiters and Waitresses | 718 | 2.69% |
14. | Other Healthcare Support | 640 | 2.40% |
15. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 630 | 2.36% |
16. | Customer Service Representatives | 620 | 2.33% |
17. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 615 | 2.31% |
18. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 547 | 2.05% |
19. | Business Operations Specialists | 539 | 2.02% |
20. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 462 | 1.73% |
Lake Worth Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 57,712 | 52.82% |
15-35 hours | 10,454 | 9.57% |
1-14 hours | 2,380 | 2.18% |
No regular hours | 38,715 | 35.43% |
Lake Worth Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 1,695 | 2.92% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 1,537 | 2.64% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 2,256 | 3.88% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 5,611 | 9.65% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 6,812 | 11.72% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 10,035 | 17.26% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 8,898 | 15.31% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 6,158 | 10.59% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 3,108 | 5.35% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 3,147 | 5.41% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 1,281 | 2.20% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 787 | 1.35% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 3,380 | 5.81% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 3,421 | 5.89% |
Lake Worth Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 967 | 1.66% |
5-9 | 3,541 | 6.09% |
10-14 | 6,676 | 11.49% |
15-19 | 9,705 | 16.70% |
20-24 | 10,269 | 17.67% |
25-29 | 4,266 | 7.34% |
30-34 | 11,213 | 19.29% |
35-39 | 1,381 | 2.38% |
40-44 | 2,331 | 4.01% |
45-59 | 4,016 | 6.91% |
60-89 | 2,465 | 4.24% |
At least 90 | 1,296 | 2.23% |
Lake Worth Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 253 | 0.44% | 35,171 | 60.51% |
30-44 | 244 | 0.42% | 14,681 | 25.26% |
45-59 | 80 | 0.14% | 3,936 | 6.77% |
At least 60 | 380 | 0.65% | 3,381 | 5.82% |
Lake Worth Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 356 | 0.60% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 11,350 | 19.08% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 43,822 | 73.66% |
Motorcycle | 94 | 0.16% |
Other | 697 | 1.17% |
Public transportation | 957 | 1.61% |
Walked | 850 | 1.43% |
Worked at home | 1,367 | 2.30% |
Lake Worth Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 53,671 (134,923 people)
Families (2000): 33,921 (104,832 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 9,621
People at same address in 1995: 59,850
Lake Worth Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 5,090 | 9.48% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 4,198 | 7.82% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 4,420 | 8.24% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 5,140 | 9.58% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 4,334 | 8.08% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 4,225 | 7.87% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 3,808 | 7.10% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 3,289 | 6.13% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 3,109 | 5.79% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 4,906 | 9.14% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 4,510 | 8.40% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 3,534 | 6.58% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,546 | 2.88% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 686 | 1.28% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 384 | 0.72% |
$200,000 or more | 492 | 0.92% |
Lake Worth Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 15,719 | 29.27% |
Family, 2 people | 14,333 | 26.69% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 3,503 | 6.52% |
Family, 3 people | 7,290 | 13.57% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 543 | 1.01% |
Family, 4 people | 6,039 | 11.24% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 231 | 0.43% |
Family, 5 people | 3,239 | 6.03% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 92 | 0.17% |
Family, 6 people | 1,557 | 2.90% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 45 | 0.08% |
Family, 7 or more people | 1,062 | 1.98% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 53 | 0.10% |
Lake Worth Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 40,178 | 29.26% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 16,499 | 12.02% |
Public Assistance | 1,477 | 1.08% |
Retirement | 8,378 | 6.10% |
Self Employment | 5,810 | 4.23% |
Social Security | 17,571 | 12.80% |
Supplemental Security | 2,257 | 1.64% |
Wage / Salary | 38,435 | 27.99% |
Other | 6,691 | 4.87% |
Lake Worth Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 13,634 | 57.28% |
With children under 18 | 10,169 | 42.72% |
Lake Worth Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 6,317 | 11.46% |
Married | 29,315 | 53.18% |
Never Married | 17,261 | 31.31% |
Widowed | 2,234 | 4.05% |
Lake Worth Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 8,482 | 15.25% |
Married | 27,934 | 50.22% |
Never Married | 11,694 | 21.03% |
Widowed | 7,509 | 13.50% |
Lake Worth Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Education Information Back to top
Lake Worth Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 12,508 | 11.84% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 18,911 | 17.90% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 32,548 | 30.81% |
Some college, no degree | 21,974 | 20.80% |
Associate degree | 5,927 | 5.61% |
Bachelors degree | 9,187 | 8.70% |
Graduate or professional degree | 4,597 | 4.35% |
Lake Worth Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 1,158 | 0.84% | 1,076 | 0.78% | 2,234 | 1.61% |
Kindergarten | 1,622 | 1.17% | 225 | 0.16% | 1,847 | 1.33% |
Grades 1-4 | 6,668 | 4.82% | 519 | 0.38% | 7,187 | 5.19% |
Grades 5-8 | 7,240 | 5.23% | 712 | 0.51% | 7,952 | 5.75% |
Grades 9-12 | 6,905 | 4.99% | 616 | 0.45% | 7,521 | 5.44% |
Undergrad college | 4,094 | 2.96% | 908 | 0.66% | 5,002 | 3.62% |
Graduate or professional school | 376 | 0.27% | 258 | 0.19% | 634 | 0.46% |
Total | 28,063 | 20.28% | 4,314 | 3.12% | 32,377 | 23.40% |
Lake Worth Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Business Information Back to top
Wholesale trade sales (2002): $202,333,000
Retail sales (2002): $278,436,000
Accommodation and foodservices sales (2002): $28,959,000
Lake Worth Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Public Benefits Information Back to top
Lake Worth Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 115,096 | 85.49% |
Below Poverty Level | 19,533 | 14.51% |
Lake Worth Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 1,539
Lake Worth Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Lake Worth Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 18,535 | 13.40% |
10-19 Years | 17,679 | 12.78% |
20-29 Years | 19,289 | 13.94% |
30-39 Years | 21,871 | 15.81% |
40-49 Years | 19,109 | 13.81% |
50-59 Years | 12,867 | 9.30% |
60-69 Years | 9,715 | 7.02% |
70-79 Years | 11,121 | 8.04% |
80-89 Years | 6,916 | 5.00% |
90+ Years | 1,263 | 0.91% |
Lake Worth Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 69,580 | 50.29% |
Female | 68,785 | 49.71% |
Lake Worth Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 80,085 | 57.88% |
Hispanic/Latino | 37,919 | 27.41% |
African-American | 15,229 | 11.01% |
Multiracial | 2,794 | 2.02% |
Asian | 1,611 | 1.16% |
Other Race | 345 | 0.25% |
Amerindian | 304 | 0.22% |
Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.06% |
Lake Worth Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 14,745 | 16.18% |
2. | Irish | 13,281 | 14.57% |
3. | English | 9,264 | 10.17% |
4. | United States Or American | 8,536 | 9.37% |
5. | Italian | 8,207 | 9.01% |
6. | Haitian | 4,903 | 5.38% |
7. | French Non-Basque | 3,701 | 4.06% |
8. | Polish | 3,631 | 3.98% |
9. | Russian | 2,604 | 2.86% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 1,767 | 1.94% |
Lake Worth Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 83,038 | 65.04% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 33,093 | 25.92% |
3. | French Creole | 4,710 | 3.69% |
4. | French | 1,519 | 1.19% |
5. | German | 772 | 0.60% |
6. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 439 | 0.34% |
7. | Italian | 436 | 0.34% |
8. | Other Indic | 409 | 0.32% |
9. | Yiddish | 275 | 0.22% |
10. | Vietnamese | 242 | 0.19% |
Lake Worth Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 102,225 | 73.93% |
Naturalized immigrant | 11,983 | 8.67% |
Not a citizen | 24,068 | 17.41% |
Lake Worth Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lake Worth Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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