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Lakeland

Tennessee · 13,904 residents · 23.511 sq mi
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Lakeland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,211. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,042 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,904
+103%since 2000
from 6,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K8K12K15K1990201020202024Lakeland
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,211
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,488
+47%since 2000
from $28,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(10,110)
Black9.9%(1,372)
Hispanic / Latino7%(976)
Asian5.5%(771)
Other0.6%(81)
Diversity Score50.5%(7,016)
Diversity Score
50
+152%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland, Tennessee?

Lakeland, Tennessee has about 13,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lakeland, Tennessee earns about $106,211 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 $279,200, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Tennessee?

About 47.6% 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 5.7% 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 12,700 residents, a change of about 1055 percent over that period.

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

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