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Lakeland

Florida · 112,641 residents · 66.561 sq mi
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Lakeland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,136. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,641
+44%since 2000
from 78,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K80K95K110K125K1990201020202024Lakeland
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,136
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,398
+49%since 2000
from $19,760 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(54,555)
Black21%(16,500)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(5,032)
Asian1.3%(1,040)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(44,077)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(61,372)
Black18.6%(20,963)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(22,702)
Asian2.2%(2,437)
Other3.2%(3,573)
Diversity Score77%(86,679)
Diversity Score
77
+37%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Florida?

Lakeland, Florida has about 112,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Florida?

The typical household in Lakeland, Florida earns about $50,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, Florida expensive?

In Lakeland, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,400, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Florida?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, Florida?

About 15.5% of people in Lakeland, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,065 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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