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Lakeland Highlands

Florida · 12,102 residents · 4.863 sq mi
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The short version

Lakeland Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,263. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,102
−4%since 2000
from 12,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,489 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lakeland Highlands
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,263
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,299
+81%since 2000
from $31,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−2%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,704
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+90%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(11,444)
Black2.4%(302)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(484)
Asian1.6%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(2,369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(9,205)
Black2.7%(328)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,834)
Asian2.5%(299)
Other3.6%(436)
Diversity Score49.5%(5,988)
Diversity Score
49
+162%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

Lakeland Highlands, Florida has about 12,102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

The typical household in Lakeland Highlands, Florida earns about $108,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland Highlands, Florida expensive?

In Lakeland Highlands, Florida, the median home is worth about $385,000, and the typical rent is about $1,704 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland Highlands, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

About 2.7% of people in Lakeland Highlands, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland Highlands, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland Highlands, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,130 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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