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Lakeland

Tennessee · 14,422 residents (2025 est.) · 23.511 sq mi
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Lakeland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,330 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,192
+107%since 2000
from 6,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+18%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,422 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
04K8K12K15K1990201020202024Lakeland
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,035
+94%since 2000
from $28,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+4%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,755
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(6,222)
Black5.2%(358)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(101)
Asian1.8%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(1,374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(9,858)
Black12.7%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,225)
Asian6%(845)
Other3.3%(462)
Diversity Score61.2%(8,681)
Diversity Score
61
+205%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Tennessee?

Lakeland, Tennessee has about 14,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakeland, Tennessee earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, Tennessee expensive?

In Lakeland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $388,900, and the typical rent is about $1,755 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Tennessee?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, Tennessee?

About 3.2% of people in Lakeland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,988 residents, a change of about 1079 percent over that period.

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