The population of Eagle Lake, FL is 2,984 according to the latest census. With a population density of 1,323 people per square mile, it is a small rural town that has maintained its hometown feel. Although it is small there are some great local businesses in town such as Dixie Gardens Greenhouse & Farm Supply and Eagle Lake Family Diner. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and boating on the lake, hiking trails in nearby Loyce E. Harpe Park and camping at Shell Creek RV Park. For those looking for other organizations or events, the city hosts sporting events at The Eagles Nest Sports Complex and there are various community groups like the Eagle Lake Lions Club or the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of Trout Unlimited that are always welcoming new members.
The population in Eagle Lake (zip 33839) is 2,984. There are 1,037 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Eagle Lake (zip 33839) is 35.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Eagle Lake (zip 33839) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Eagle Lake (zip 33839)
- 53.4% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 36.1% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Eagle Lake (zip 33839)
- 72.6% are White
- 5.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 19.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander