$35,774 versus $26,944 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,504. About 4.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Ruben Wyatt Harper, pioneer citrus grower and community leader. Harper is listed as a Great Floridian 2000 by the State of Florida. The historic Harper House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Ben Simmons, basketball player Philadelphia 76ers, attended Montverde Academy from 2013–2015, as did current Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa from 2018–2019. 2021 number 1 pick in the NBA draft, Cade Cunningham, also attended Montverde Academy from 2018–2020 References Towns in Lake County, Florida Greater Orlando Towns in Florida