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Lake Butler, FL


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Lake Butler, Florida

Lake Butler, Florida, in Union county, is 25 miles N of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is home to some 1,927 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Butler

In Lake Butler, about 45% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Lake Butler than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Butler had a median family income of $29,000.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Butler. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Lake Butler Housing

According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Lake Butler was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lake Butler, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Lake Butler, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyLake Butler Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Butler Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lake Butler, FL

Comparing Lake Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone55
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