Lakeland, Georgia Population 2022
Lakeland is a city located in Lanier County Georgia. Lakeland has a 2020 population of 3,360. It is also the county seat of Lanier County. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually but its population has decreased by -0.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,370 in 2010.
The average household income in Lakeland is $37,851 with a poverty rate of 44.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $585 per month, and the median house value is $58,800. The median age in Lakeland is 33.4 years, 35.4 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
Lakeland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakelandwas:
- White: 54.38%
- Black or African American: 43.48%
- Two or more races: 1.28%
- Other race: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,782 | 54.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,425 | 43.48% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 1.28% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.85% |
Lakeland Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 997 | 2.97 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 366 | 1.15 | 29.5 |
| Married | 288 | 3.87 | 57.3 |
| Female | 271 | 3.62 | 4.4 |
| Male | 72 | 6.22 | 31.9 |
3.97
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 10.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 346 | 18.19% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 41.69% |
| Some College | 177 | 9.31% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 6.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 7.36% |
Lakeland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 791 | 149 |
| Black | 638 | 470 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 47 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | |
| Other Race | 28 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 70.69%.
Lakeland Language by Age
Lakeland Language
99.21% of Lakeland residents speak only English, while 0.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
Lakeland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,295 | 873 | 67.41% |
| White | 1,312 | 414 | 31.55% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 299 | 1 | 0.33% |
44.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.79%
Male Poverty Rate
47.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lakeland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is Black, with 67.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is Hispanic, with 0.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 68.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.95%.
Lakeland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lakeland Married by Age and Sex
Lakeland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lakeland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 8.28% |
| Black | 19 | 2.01% |
Lakeland Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.46%
Born in Lakeland
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.45% of Lakeland residents were born in the United States, with 78.46% having been born in Georgia. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,360 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 3,334 | 26 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 3,308 | 26 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 3,282 | 26 | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 3,256 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 3,262 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 3,278 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 3,287 | -36 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 3,323 | -57 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 3,380 | -35 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 3,415 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,434 | 64 | 1.90% |
| 2010 | 3,370 | 640 | 2.13% |
| 2000 | 2,730 | 83 | 0.15% |
| 1980 | 2,647 | 78 | 0.30% |
| 1970 | 2,569 | 0.00% |