Crystal Lake, Polk County, Florida facts for kids
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Crystal Lake, Florida
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Counties | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,514 |
| • Density | 1,907.5/sq mi (731.6/km2) |
Crystal Lake is a community located in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics, but it doesn't have its own official city government.
In 1990, about 5,300 people lived in Crystal Lake. By the year 2000, the population had grown slightly to 5,341. The most recent count in 2010 showed that 5,514 people called Crystal Lake home. This community is part of the larger Lakeland and Winter Haven metropolitan area.
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Understanding Crystal Lake's Location
Crystal Lake is found in the state of Florida. Its exact location is 28°02′04″N 81°54′38″W / 28.034348°N 81.910527°W.
Size and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Crystal Lake covers a total area of about 7.3 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.0 square kilometers (2.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water. This means that about 4.27% of Crystal Lake's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Crystal Lake?
The population of Crystal Lake has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,172 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,227 | 96.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,827 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,300 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,341 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,514 | 3.2% | |
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Community Makeup in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 5,341 people living in Crystal Lake. These people lived in 2,151 different homes, and 1,383 of these were families. On average, there were about 2.48 people in each home.
About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 12.1% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 29.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 19.3% of the population, and 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Crystal Lake was 34 years.
