Lake Forest, Florida facts for kids
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Lake Forest, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 4,994 |
| • Density | 7,640.5/sq mi (2,950.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-37850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285235 |
Lake Forest was once a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). It was located in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 4,994 people lived there. Today, Lake Forest is no longer a CDP. It is now a neighborhood within the city of West Park, Florida.
Where is Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is located in Florida. Its exact spot on a map is 25°58′42″N 80°10′56″W / 25.97833°N 80.18222°W.
The total area of Lake Forest was about 1.9 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). Most of this area was land, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). A small part of it, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), was water. This means about 8.33% of the area was water.
Who Lived in Lake Forest?
In 2000, there were 4,994 people living in Lake Forest. These people lived in 1,542 households. About 1,193 of these households were families.
The area was quite busy, with about 2,966 people living in each square kilometer. There were also many homes, with about 999 homes per square kilometer.
Lake Forest was a diverse place. People of different backgrounds lived there. Many residents spoke English at home. A large number also spoke Spanish. Some residents spoke French Creole or French.
Many households in Lake Forest had children. About 39.1% of households had kids under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.23 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 3.57 people.
The people living in Lake Forest were of different ages. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. Around 9.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lake Forest was 33 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Forest (Florida) para niños
