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Lakeland South

Washington · 11,574 residents · 4.901 sq mi
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Lakeland South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,574
+1%since 2000
from 11,436 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,362 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Lakeland South
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,470
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,888
+11%since 2000
from $26,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,142
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $919 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(8,509)
Black4%(465)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(799)
Asian9.3%(1,076)
Other4.1%(469)
Diversity Score52.2%(6,039)
Diversity Score
52
+70%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland South, Washington?

Lakeland South, Washington has about 11,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakeland South, Washington earns about $70,470 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 $296,400, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland South, Washington?

About 22.5% 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 8.3% 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 2,563 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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