Lakeland, FL

Census Place

Add Comparison

2021 Population

110,401

0.0598% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0.245% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

2.72% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,972

5.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,700

7.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,759

1.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lakeland, FL had a population of 110k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $52,972. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lakeland, FL grew from 110,335 to 110,401, a 0.0598% increase and its median household income grew from $50,136 to $52,972, a 5.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakeland, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.1%), Other (Hispanic) (4.2%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.03%).

None of the households in Lakeland, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Lakeland, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakeland, FL are Southeastern University (1,595 degrees awarded in 2021), Florida Southern College (925 degrees), and Florida Polytechnic University (274 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lakeland, FL was $171,700, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in Lakeland, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakeland, FL was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Green Scene Glow at Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida.

Photo by Matthew Paulson

United States Florida Polk County, FL Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL Polk County (Northeast) PUMA, FL Polk County (Central) PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

Lakeland, FL is home to a population of 110k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Lakeland, FL residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2021, there were 3.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.8k people) in Lakeland, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Lakeland, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lakeland, FL was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lakeland, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakeland, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
64.8k ± 1.95k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 1.47k
White (Hispanic)
10k ± 1.4k

16.9%

Hispanic Population

18.7k people

16.9% of the people in Lakeland, FL are hispanic (18.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lakeland, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

11.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Lakeland, FL residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakeland, FL was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lakeland, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,598 ± 315
Gulf War (2001-)
1,587 ± 403
Gulf War (1990s)
923 ± 244

Lakeland, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lakeland, FL employs 47.8k people. The largest industries in Lakeland, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,113 people), Retail Trade (7,085 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,983 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($64,519), Finance & Insurance ($57,866), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,216).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.8k

2021 Value

± 1,873

1.76%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakeland, FL grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 46.9k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakeland, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,573 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,700 people), and Management Occupations (3,756 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakeland, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.8k

2021 Value

± 1,873

1.76%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakeland, FL grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 46.9k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakeland, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,113 people), Retail Trade (7,085 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,983 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakeland, FL, though some of these residents may live in Lakeland, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,218

Median earning men ± $1,856

$31,612

Median earning women ± $1,260

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,657), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,357), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($54,133).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,524), Public Administration ($40,980), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,924).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lakeland, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lakeland, FL awarded 2,961 degrees. The student population of Lakeland, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,394 male students and 8,236 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakeland, FL are White (1,906 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (490 and 17%), Black or African American (302 and 10.5%), and Asian (72 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in Lakeland, FL by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern University (1,595 and 53.9%), Florida Southern College (925 and 31.2%), and Florida Polytechnic University (274 and 9.25%).

The most popular majors in Lakeland, FL are Divinity & Ministry (441 and 14.9%), General Business Administration & Management (277 and 9.35%), and General Psychology (129 and 4.36%).

The median tuition costs in Lakeland, FL are $32,750 for private four year colleges, and $3,152 and $3,152 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lakeland, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,630 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,630 students enrolled in Lakeland, FL, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,366 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
248 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
190 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lakeland, FL was Divinity & Ministry with 248 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lakeland, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern University
1,595 degrees awarded
Florida Southern College
925 degrees awarded
Florida Polytechnic University
274 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern University with 1,595 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakeland, FL, which is 0.601 times less than the 1,849 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,906 degrees mean that there were 3.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 490 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,788) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,425) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lakeland, FL was $171,700 in 2021, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,400 to $171,700, a 7.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakeland, FL is 54.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lakeland, FL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakeland, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lakeland, FL is $52,972. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lakeland, FL was Census Tract 118.22 with a value of $109,444, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 106.03, with respective values of $87,083 and $85,848.

Housing

Property

$171,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,360

$23,437

Median Property Taxes

±$1,169

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakeland, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lakeland, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.7% of the housing units in Lakeland, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lakeland, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 118.22
Census Tract 105.01
Census Tract 106.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakeland, FL was Census Tract 118.22 with a value of $109,444, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 106.03, with respective values of $87,083 and $85,848.

The following map shows all of the places in Lakeland, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,972

Median Household Income

± $2,144

42.9k

Number of Households

± 1,587

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.9k households in Lakeland, FL grew to $52,972 from the previous year's value of $50,136.

The following chart displays the households in Lakeland, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lakeland, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.17%)
Worked At Home (7.74%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Lakeland, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who worked at home (7.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakeland, FL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Lakeland, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lakeland, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lakeland, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lakeland, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakeland, FL (16k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakeland, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Lakeland, FL has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Polk County, FL see 2157 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year (2082 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 956 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Polk County, FL.

2,157 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, FL

Primary care physicians in Polk County, FL see an average of 2,157 patients per year. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year (2,082 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Polk County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

38.9%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakeland, FL grew by 4.47% from 10.7% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lakeland, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.