Time Zone: Lake County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Tavares is the Seat for Lake County.
Lake County was founded May 27, 1887. Lake was created by taking area from Orange and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lake had a population of 312,119 people. This is an increase of 48.26% since the last Census (which gave a population of 210,528 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lake represented 1.32% of the total population of Florida, making it the state's 21st most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 297,052 | +41.1% | -4.83% since 2009 |
2009 | 312,119 | +48.26% | +1.35% since 2008 |
2008 | 307,964 | +46.28% | +1.92% since 2007 |
2007 | 302,170 | +43.53% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 210,528 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lake County Census Page for Lake County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lake County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lake County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Leesburg | 22,286 | 15,956 | 39.67% increase |
Eustis | 19,124 | 15,106 | 26.6% increase |
Lady Lake | 15,148 | 11,828 | 28.07% increase |
Tavares | 13,928 | 9,700 | 43.59% increase |
Mount Dora | 13,650 | 9,418 | 44.94% increase |
Websites for Lake County
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