Lakeland is a city located in Lanier County Georgia. Lakeland has a 2024 population of 3,048. It is also the county seat of Lanier County. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 5.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakeland is $36,856 with a poverty rate of 46.14%. The median age in Lakeland is 39.6 years: 28.2 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakeland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,460 | 49.86% |
| White | 1,448 | 49.45% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,017 | 2.62 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.15 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 316 | 3.44 | 1.6 | 98.4 |
| Married | 266 | 2.6 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Male | 107 | 4.73 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
40.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 12.61% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 4.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 838 | 46.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 6.95% |
| Some College | 282 | 15.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,141 | 844 | 96 |
| Black | 629 | 577 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,149 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,306 | $0 | $17,065 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,286 | $26,518 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,321 | $28,265 | $18,967 |
| Some College | $28,129 | $28,518 | $0 |
$22,321
Average Earnings
$28,265
Average Male
$18,967
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of Lakeland residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,360 | 790 | 58.09% |
| White | 1,306 | 440 | 33.69% |
46.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.32%
Male Poverty Rate
45.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is Black, with 58.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is White, with 33.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.97% |
| High School | 38.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.39% |
| Some College | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 29.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,138 | $36,955 |
| Households | $28,920 | $36,856 |
| Married Families | $45,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,394 | $28,938 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 83 | 8.7% |
| White | 67 | 5.24% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.68%
Born in Lakeland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lakeland residents were born in the United States, with 82.68% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,248 | 40 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 3,208 | 40 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 3,168 | 40 | 1.28% |
| 2026 | 3,128 | 40 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 3,088 | 40 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 3,048 | 40 | 1.33% |
| 2023 | 3,008 | 50 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 2,958 | 13 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 2,945 | 57 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 2,888 | -437 | -13.14% |
| 2019 | 3,325 | 44 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 3,281 | 11 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 3,270 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,280 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 3,286 | -34 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 3,320 | -57 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 3,377 | -37 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 3,414 | -20 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 3,434 | 64 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 3,370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,730 | 83 | 3.14% |
| 1980 | 2,647 | 78 | 3.04% |
| 1970 | 2,569 | -679 | -20.91% |