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Lakeland

Minnesota · 1,710 residents · 2.075 sq mi
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Lakeland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,739. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,710
−11%since 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+21%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lakeland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,739
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,622
+55%since 2000
from $30,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,280
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,578)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(49)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score12.6%(215)
Diversity Score
13
+255%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Minnesota?

Lakeland, Minnesota has about 1,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lakeland, Minnesota earns about $86,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, Minnesota expensive?

In Lakeland, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $277,100, and the typical rent is about $1,280 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Minnesota?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, Minnesota?

About 4.6% of people in Lakeland, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 290 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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