Lakeland, FL Demographics
What is the population of Lakeland?
There are 114,404 residents in Lakeland, with a median age of 40.6. Of this, 49.1% are males and 50.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.31% of the resident pool in Lakeland, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.84%. Additionally, 4.86% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 90,200 people in Lakeland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 114,404 | 3.6% |
| Male Population | 56,177 | 4.5% |
| Female Population | 58,227 | 2.8% |
Male Population 49.1%
Female Population 50.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.6 | -0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 97,595 | 3.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,252 | 10.2% |
| Not Citizen | 5,557 | -0.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.31%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.84%
Not Citizen 4.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,149 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,002 | 1.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,460 | 25.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,496 | -0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 90,200 | 3.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 9.71%
Moved from Same State 4.82%
Moved from Different State 4.85%
Same House as Last Year 79.61%
What are the employment statistics in Lakeland?
White-collar workers make up 77.25% of the working population in Lakeland, while blue-collar employees account for 22.75%. There are also 4,043 entrepreneurs in Lakeland (8.13% of the workforce); 35,726 workers employed in private companies (71.8%); and 5,222 people working in governmental institutions (10.49%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 38,439 | 5.0% |
| Blue Collar | 11,320 | 1.5% |
White Collar 77.25%
Blue Collar 22.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,043 | 2.4% |
| Private Companies | 35,726 | 3.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,222 | 10.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,768 | 4.5% |
Self Employees 8.13%
Private Companies 71.8%
Governmental Workers 10.49%
Not for Profit Companies 9.58%
How many households are there in Lakeland?
There are a total of 44,323 households in Lakeland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.01% of these Lakeland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.99%. Additionally, 24.94% of households have children and 75.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 44,323 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 26,597 | 3.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,726 | 3.0% |
Family Households 60.01%
Non-Family Households 39.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,054 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 33,269 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 24.94%
Households without Children 75.06%
What are the median and average incomes in Lakeland?
The average annual household income in Lakeland is $81,137, while the median household income sits at $58,290 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,604, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,097. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,597 and $46,027, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,137 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | 10.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 91,332 | 2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lakeland?
There are 52,137 housing units in Lakeland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 44,323 occupied housing units in Lakeland, 54.84% are owner-occupied, while 45.16% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $238,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,091 per month in Lakeland.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 52,137 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,312 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,630 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,849 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,385 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,735 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,458 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,111 | -7.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,594 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,714 | 25.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 349 | 454.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 44,323 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,308 | 3.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $20,015 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 54.84%
Renter Occupied 45.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,958 | 4.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,350 | 3.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $238,300 | 20.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $158,300 | 20.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,091 | 10.4% |
With Mortgage 49.19%
Without Mortgage 50.81%
What is the level of education in Lakeland?
Approximately 40.25% of the population in Lakeland holds a high school degree (that's 37,372 residents), while 23.87% have attained a college certificate (24,468 locals) and 16.04% have a bachelor's degree (14,894 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,508 | -4.4% |
| Some High School | 37,372 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 24,468 | 4.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8,176 | 1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,894 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,727 | 4.8% |
No High School 2.7%
Some High School 40.25%
Some College 23.87%
Associate Degree 8.81%
Bachelor's Degree 16.04%
Graduate Degree 8.32%
What is the marital status of Lakeland residents?
A total of 34,681 people in Lakeland have never been married (which represents 35.98% of the total population), while 41,885 of them are wedded (43.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,626 (1.69%) and 12,213 (12.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 34,681 | 6.0% |
| Married | 41,885 | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1,626 | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7,603 | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 12,213 | 12,213.0% |
Never Married 35.98%
Married 43.46%
Separated 1.69%
Widowed 7.89%
Divorced 12.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lakeland?
The top three means of transportation people in Lakeland use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 42,781 residents commute by car, 988 prefer going to work by walking and 217 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 42,781 | 3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 138 | -43.2% |
| Bicycle | 217 | 121.4% |
| Motorcycle | 108 | -28.0% |
| TaxiCab | 171 | -11.4% |
| Walk | 988 | 8.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Lakeland by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33801 | 33,861 | 11,696 | $45,932.00 | $55,622.00 |
| 33803 | 30,230 | 12,370 | $62,701.00 | $97,214.00 |
| 33805 | 26,064 | 9,707 | $51,006.00 | $67,412.00 |
| 33809 | 30,897 | 11,397 | $61,911.00 | $82,582.00 |
| 33810 | 51,427 | 19,229 | $66,045.00 | $81,924.00 |
| 33811 | 25,886 | 9,353 | $83,043.00 | $97,014.00 |
| 33812 | 14,736 | 4,741 | $95,031.00 | $108,570.00 |
| 33813 | 37,582 | 13,560 | $93,306.00 | $121,854.00 |
| 33815 | 13,644 | 5,738 | $33,540.00 | $51,650.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.