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Lakeland

New York · 2,556 residents · 1.491 sq mi
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Lakeland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,964. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,900. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
2,556
−10%since 2000
from 2,852 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,714 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+31%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Lakeland
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,964
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,990
+71%since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,778)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(127)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,353)
Black1.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(53)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score10.3%(263)
Diversity Score
10
+131%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+129%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, New York?

Lakeland, New York has about 2,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, New York?

The typical household in Lakeland, New York earns about $76,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, New York expensive?

In Lakeland, New York, the median home is worth about $133,900, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, New York?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Lakeland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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