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Lakeland South

Washington · 13,100 residents · 4.901 sq mi
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Lakeland South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $589,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% 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
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,100
+15%since 2000
from 11,436 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,673 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Lakeland South
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,735
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,529 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,591
+62%since 2000
from $26,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$589,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,899
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $919 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+102%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(9,409)
Black3.5%(401)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(381)
Asian6.1%(692)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(3,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(7,293)
Black3%(387)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(2,005)
Asian13.3%(1,740)
Other12.8%(1,675)
Diversity Score79%(10,345)
Diversity Score
79
+157%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% 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
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland South, Washington?

Lakeland South, Washington has about 13,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland South, Washington?

The typical household in Lakeland South, Washington earns about $110,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland South, Washington expensive?

In Lakeland South, Washington, the median home is worth about $589,300, and the typical rent is about $1,899 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland South, Washington?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland South, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland South, Washington?

About 6.2% of people in Lakeland South, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland South, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland South, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,089 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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