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Lakeland Highlands

Florida · 12,187 residents · 4.863 sq mi
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Lakeland Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,187
−3%since 2000
from 12,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,506 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lakeland Highlands
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,338
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,341
+52%since 2000
from $31,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(9,463)
Black3.5%(429)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,423)
Asian2.6%(313)
Other2.7%(331)
Diversity Score44.6%(5,437)
Diversity Score
45
+136%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

Lakeland Highlands, Florida has about 12,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakeland Highlands, Florida earns about $90,338 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 $274,000, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?

About 42.7% 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 2.6% 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 2,215 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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