Yalaha is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,175 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to the Yalaha Bakery.Yalaha is located at 28°44′39″N 81°49′7″W / 28.74417°N 81.81861°W / 28.74417; -81.81861.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.9 square miles, of which 6.2 square miles is land and 8.6 square miles is water.As of the census of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 521 households, and 385 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 188.0 people per square mile. There were 601 housing units at an average density of 96.2/sq mi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 83.66% White, 11.83% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 2.38% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.68% of the population.There were 521 households out of which 18.