Regional Facts & Figures



QUICK FACTS

  • South Lake refers to the communities of Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola and Montverde in addition to the Four Corners area of south Lake County.

  • The estimated population is more than 80,257, not including the unincorporated areas, based on the most recent census figures.

  • There are about 3,700 businesses and 25,000 employees in South Lake.

  • Key industries and number of workers include: Healthcare (1,989), Food Service (1,835), Construction (850), Manufacturing (753) and Wholesale (601).

  • Some of South Lake's signature events include the Great Floridian Triathlon, the Lakeridge Winery JazzFest, South Lake 4th of July in Groveland, Pig on the Pond in Clermont, Cinco de Mayo in Mascotte, Sunset viewing from the Lake Minneola Inn Tiki Bar & Grill in Minneola and Montverde Day.




QUICK FACTS

  • Lake County was named for its approximately 1,400 named lakes.

  • Lake County was founded in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties.

  • Lake County is known for its diverse landscape and terrain ranging up to 315 feet above sea level.

  • In 1890, the first census recorded 8,034 people in the county. As of 2011, there were an estimated 301,019 people.

  • Agriculture was the main industry until the freezes of 1983, 1985, and 1989. The agribusiness figure reached $101 million dollars.

  • Lake County is reclaiming 63% of its reclaimable water compared to the rest of the seven-county region average of 50%.
 
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