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Lakeland

Georgia · 3,062 residents (2025 est.) · 3.103 sq mi
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Lakeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $148,600. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,968
+9%since 2000
from 2,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lakeland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,147
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,346 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,530
+26%since 2000
from $13,156 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−8%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+119%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,523)
Black39%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(78)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(1,767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(1,457)
Black48.5%(1,438)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(23)
Diversity Score65.5%(1,944)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Georgia?

Lakeland, Georgia has about 2,968 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Georgia?

The typical household in Lakeland, Georgia earns about $31,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, Georgia expensive?

In Lakeland, Georgia, the median home is worth about $148,600, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Georgia?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, Georgia?

About 44.1% of people in Lakeland, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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