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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakeland

California · 5,626 residents · 8.771 sq mi
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Lakeland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,136. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,626
+15%since 1990
from 4,896 in 1990
1990 – 2024
641 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 558 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−3%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Lakeland
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,136
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,922
+3%since 1990
from $14,488 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$585
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $580 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
37.7% rent
3.0
−26%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,589)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(385)
Asian0.9%(44)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,454)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(3,560)
Black1.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino31%(1,743)
Asian0.9%(50)
Diversity Score58.7%(3,303)
59
+98%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.8 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, California?

Lakeland, California has about 5,626 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, California?

The typical household in Lakeland, California earns about $34,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, California expensive?

In Lakeland, California, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, California?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, California?

About 16.5% of people in Lakeland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 730 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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