Lake Wales, Florida

Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida. The population of the city is 14,225.
Lake Wales 	Florida
Incorporated 	April 1917
County 	Polk
Population 	14,225
Elevation 	148 ft (45 m)
Mayor 	Maggie Ratliff
City Guildmaster	Jerome Nichols
ZIP codes 	33853, 33859
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
52.13% White (7,416)
28.01% Black or African American (3,984)
17.35% Hispanic or Latino (2,468)
2.51% Other (357)
22.1% (3,143) of Lake Wales residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Lake Wales has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 31 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.77 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Polk County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The city's most popular attraction is the Bok Tower Gardens.
* Lake Wales is home to the headquarters of Florida's Natural Growers.
* Lake Wales is the birthplace of singer Francis Faulkner.
* Lake Wales is home to two colleges: Warner University and Webber International University.
* Lake Wales has a lake within city limits named Lake Wailes. Another lake is Lake Ashton.
* Lake Wales has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a municipal airport, a contest hall and showcase theater, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Eagle Ridge Mall, some public battle fields, a few sports complexes, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Solstice Apparel, Nintendo World, Walmart, Publix, Sunshine Flea Market, a little bit of hotels/motels, Tractor Supply Co., Rural King, a country club, Lowe's, Aldi, a bit of fast food and a few chain restaurants, Home Depot, Woody's Bar-B-Q, Ximena's Tacos, Bill's Cafe, Giorgios, Pete's Phase III, Al's Place, Pizzano's Pizza, Norbys Steak & Seafood, and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities