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Lakeland

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
23.511
State:
Tennessee

Lakeland is a city located in Shelby County, Tennessee. Lakeland has a 2026 population of 14,610. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,027 in 2020.

The median household income in Lakeland is $116,250 with a poverty rate of 3.21%. The median age in Lakeland is 41 years: 41.3 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males.

14.6K
Total Population
621
Density (mi²)
97 0.67%
Growth

Lakeland Population

Lakeland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,610970.67%
202514,513970.67%
202414,4162101.48%
202314,20600%
202214,206540.38%
202114,1521250.89%
202014,0271030.74%
201912,653250.2%
201812,628190.15%
201712,60900%
201612,609-5-0.04%
201512,61430.02%
201412,611-6-0.05%
201312,61710.01%
201212,616980.78%
201112,518880.71%
201012,427160.13%
20006,86200%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 41.3 years

Lakeland Adults

There are 10,304 adults, (2,370 of whom are seniors) in Lakeland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,149 (50.4%)
Male: 7,043 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lakeland includes 71.05% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 5.95% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,08371.05%
Black or African American1,80212.7%
Two or more races1,1107.82%
Asian8455.95%
Other race3522.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7295.14%
Other race2711.91%
White2251.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,85869.46%
Black or African American1,80212.7%
Asian8455.95%
Two or more races3812.68%
Other race810.57%

Lakeland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lakeland 's average per capita income is $70,959. Household income levels show a median of $116,250. The poverty rate stands at 3.21%.

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$153,173-
Families$140,632$167,834
Households$116,250$145,801
Non Families$49,262$80,527

$70,959

Average Income

$116,250

Median Household Income

3.21%

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)