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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakeland

Tennessee · 6,862 residents · 23.511 sq mi
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Lakeland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,897. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 5,658 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $144,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,862
+470%since 1990
from 1,204 in 1990
1990 – 2025
292 / sq mi
+470%since 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
−12%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
04K8K12K15K1990201020202024Lakeland
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,897
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,266 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,956
+38%since 1990
from $20,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$801
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
−14.7 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.5
−35%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,094)
Black8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian1.1%(13)
Diversity Score22.4%(269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(6,222)
Black5.2%(358)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(101)
Asian1.8%(122)
Diversity Score20%(1,374)
20
−10%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Tennessee?

Lakeland, Tennessee has about 6,862 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakeland, Tennessee earns about $58,897 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Tennessee?

About 34.1% 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 3.0% 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 5,658 residents, a change of about 470 percent over that period.

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

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