Lake Clarke Shores

A quiet, residential Palm Beach County town of single-family homes around Lake Clarke, near West Palm Beach.
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Lake Clarke Shores is a small residential town in east-central Palm Beach County, located just west of the south end of West Palm Beach, north and west of Lake Worth Beach and east of Palm Springs. The town is named for John Newton Clarke, who filed a homestead claim on the shore of the lake in 1889, and it was incorporated in the 1950s.

Today the town is primarily a bedroom community, with most commercial activity concentrated along Forest Hill Boulevard. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes, including lakefront properties. Residents enjoy several town parks, including Community Park and Boat Ramp Park, and are close to Dreher Park, the Palm Beach Zoo and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. I-95 runs along the town's eastern edge for easy commutes.

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Overview for Lake Clarke Shores, FL

3,550 people live in Lake Clarke Shores, where the median age is 45.7 and the average individual income is $51,672. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,550

Total Population

45.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,672

Average individual Income

Around Lake Clarke Shores, FL

There's plenty to do around Lake Clarke Shores, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

24
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Rubicon, Nelis Nails, and Permanent Solutions Scalp Micropigmentation.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 0.06 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.01 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.61 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lake Clarke Shores, FL

Lake Clarke Shores has 1,075 households, with an average household size of 3.3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Clarke Shores do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,550 people call Lake Clarke Shores home. The population density is 3,847 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,550

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.7 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,075

Total Households

3.3

Average Household Size

$51,672

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes