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Lakeland

County:
Lanier County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.103
State:
Georgia

Lakeland is a city located in Lanier County, Georgia. Lakeland has a 2026 population of 3,105. It is also the county seat of Lanier County. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 7.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,886 in 2020.

The median household income in Lakeland is $31,147 with a poverty rate of 44.14%. The median age in Lakeland is 37.1 years: 28.7 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.2 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,001
Density (mi²)
37 1.21%
Growth

Lakeland Population

Lakeland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,105371.21%
20253,068361.19%
20243,032200.66%
20233,012461.55%
20222,966210.71%
20212,945652.26%
20202,886-439-13.2%
20193,325441.34%
20183,281110.34%
20173,270-10-0.3%
20163,280-6-0.18%
20153,286-34-1.02%
20143,320-57-1.69%
20133,377-37-1.08%
20123,414-20-0.58%
20113,434641.9%
20103,37040.12%
20002,730833.14%
19802,647783.04%
19702,56900%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 28.7 years

Lakeland Adults

There are 2,182 adults, (521 of whom are seniors) in Lakeland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,412 (47.6%)
Male: 1,556 (52.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lakeland includes 49.43% White, 48.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,46749.43%
Black or African American1,44348.62%
Two or more races451.52%
Asian80.27%
Other race50.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races220.74%
White100.34%
Asian80.27%
Black or African American50.17%
Other race50.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,45749.09%
Black or African American1,43848.45%
Two or more races230.77%

Lakeland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lakeland 's average per capita income is $28,250. Household income levels show a median of $31,147. The poverty rate stands at 44.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$46,563-
Households$31,147$39,606
Non Families$30,833$34,124
Families$24,744$40,823

$28,250

Average Income

$31,147

Median Household Income

44.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)