Lake Helen, FL is a quaint town located in Volusia County with a population of just over 2,800 and an average density of 632 people per square mile. It is situated between the thriving city of Sanford and the charming city of Deland. The town is filled with local businesses, including antique stores, cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores. Year-round outdoor activities abound such as fishing, kayaking on Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, camping at Blue Springs State Park or visiting Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a day with family. Other organizations in the area include Mainstreet Lake Helen and Lake Helen Garden Club which both host events throughout the year to bring the community together. Local sporting events are held in nearby cities such as Deland or Daytona Beach such as the one-mile run along Riverfront Park. There is something for everyone in Lake Helen!
The population in Lake Helen is 2,827. There are 632 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lake Helen is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lake Helen is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lake Helen
- 55.8% are married
- 20.5% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 7.5% have children, but are single
Race in Lake Helen
- 89.0% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander