Lakeland is a city located in Polk County, Florida. Lakeland has a 2025 population of 127,848. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 2.23% annually and its population has increased by 12.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 113,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakeland is $82,450 with a poverty rate of 14.48%.The median age in Lakeland is 39.9 years: 37.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lakeland includes 62.71% White, 18.34% Black or African American, 7.7% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 73,388 | 62.71% |
Black or African American | 21,466 | 18.34% |
Two or more races | 10,163 | 8.68% |
Other race | 9,015 | 7.7% |
Asian | 2,570 | 2.2% |
Native American | 350 | 0.3% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lakeland's average per capita income is $42,551. Household income levels show a median of $60,947. The poverty rate stands at 14.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $86,169 | $117,032 |
Families | $72,114 | $99,279 |
Households | $60,947 | $82,450 |
Non Families | $41,134 | $54,133 |
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