Lakeland, FL

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Lakeland Overview

114,404
TOTAL POPULATION
56,177
MALE POPULATION
58,227
FEMALE POPULATION
96.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,154
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,885
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,290
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,715
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
52,740
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lakeland Zip Codes

Lakeland Area Codes

Race in Lakeland

The most populous races in Lakeland are White / Caucasian (74,527 | 65.1%), Black / African American (22,653 | 19.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (20,379 | 17.8%).
Race in Lakeland
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,5882.3%
Black / African American22,65319.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1150.1%
Hispanic or Latino20,37917.8%
Native / Alaskan3830.3%
White / Caucasian74,52765.1%
Two or more Races7,4566.5%
Some other Race6,6825.8%
Total114,404100.0%

Ancestry in Lakeland

The most populous ancestries reported in Lakeland are American (11,027 | 9.6%), German (10,315 | 9.0%), English (9,816 | 8.6%), Irish (8,544 | 7.5%), and Puerto Rican (7,916 | 6.9%), together accounting for 41.6% of all Lakeland residents.
Ancestry in Lakeland
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,2711.1%
Albanian70.0%
American11,0279.6%
Arab3850.3%
Australian140.0%
Austrian1390.1%
Bahamian590.1%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Barbadian970.1%
Basque50.0%
Belgian190.0%
Belizean1440.1%
Bhutanese1640.1%
Bolivian1680.2%
Brazilian1350.1%
British1,2641.1%
British West Indian970.1%
Burmese330.0%
Canadian4970.4%
Cape Verdean310.0%
Celtic400.0%
Central American1,1971.1%
Central American Indian2490.2%
Cherokee2690.2%
Chilean2760.2%
Chippewa290.0%
Choctaw370.0%
Colombian5140.4%
Costa Rican800.1%
Creek320.0%
Croatian420.0%
Cuban3,0262.6%
Czech2450.2%
Czechoslovakian350.0%
Danish1680.2%
Dominican9950.9%
Dutch1,1071.0%
Dutch West Indian450.0%
Eastern European1240.1%
Ecuadorian500.0%
English9,8168.6%
European1,8381.6%
Filipino430.0%
Finnish570.1%
French1,9991.8%
French Canadian7900.7%
German10,3159.0%
Greek4290.4%
Guatemalan2530.2%
Guyanese680.1%
Haitian1,0860.9%
Honduran1780.2%
Hungarian4470.4%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)2800.2%
Iranian470.0%
Irish8,5447.5%
Israeli330.0%
Italian4,8324.2%
Jamaican1,2831.1%
Japanese310.0%
Korean6950.6%
Laotian230.0%
Lebanese1440.1%
Liberian100.0%
Lithuanian1150.1%
Lumbee280.0%
Menominee240.0%
Mexican3,3312.9%
Moroccan440.0%
Native Hawaiian470.0%
Navajo1970.2%
New Zealander130.0%
Nicaraguan2760.2%
Nigerian1940.2%
Northern European490.0%
Norwegian4190.4%
Ottawa30.0%
Pakistani1410.1%
Palestinian570.1%
Panamanian1320.1%
Pennsylvania German90.0%
Peruvian2950.3%
Polish1,8671.6%
Portuguese2700.2%
Puerto Rican7,9166.9%
Romanian1210.1%
Russian2900.3%
Salvadoran2780.2%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian2340.2%
Scotch-Irish1,2231.1%
Scottish1,5831.4%
Seminole110.0%
Slavic780.1%
Slovak800.1%
Slovene250.0%
South African240.0%
South American2,1751.9%
South American Indian2580.2%
Spaniard2400.2%
Spanish2870.3%
Spanish American250.0%
Sri Lankan1270.1%
Subsaharan African1,5411.3%
Swedish6800.6%
Swiss1480.1%
Syrian200.0%
Thai9840.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian420.0%
Turkish750.1%
Ukrainian590.1%
Uruguayan140.0%
Venezuelan8580.7%
Vietnamese320.0%
Welsh6060.5%
West Indian680.1%
Yaqui50.0%
Yugoslavian10.0%
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Immigrants in Lakeland

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lakeland came from Latin America (7,660 | 6.7%), Caribbean (4,190 | 3.7%), Asia (1,994 | 1.7%), South America (1,736 | 1.5%), and Central America (1,734 | 1.5%), together accounting for 15.1% of all Lakeland residents.
Immigrants in Lakeland
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4090.4%
Asia1,9941.7%
Australia140.0%
Austria310.0%
Bangladesh2430.2%
Barbados270.0%
Belize200.0%
Bolivia1110.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina10.0%
Brazil980.1%
Cabo Verde120.0%
Cambodia100.0%
Canada7340.6%
Caribbean4,1903.7%
Central America1,7341.5%
Chile600.1%
China1500.1%
Colombia4300.4%
Costa Rica390.0%
Cuba1,5611.4%
Denmark200.0%
Dominica480.0%
Dominican Republic7300.6%
Eastern Africa150.0%
Eastern Asia2470.2%
Eastern Europe1570.1%
Ecuador500.0%
El Salvador830.1%
England1780.2%
Europe9430.8%
France250.0%
Germany920.1%
Ghana90.0%
Greece150.0%
Guatemala2700.2%
Guyana730.1%
Haiti6180.5%
Honduras1040.1%
Hungary260.0%
India6820.6%
Indonesia310.0%
Iran90.0%
Israel140.0%
Italy80.0%
Jamaica1,0330.9%
Japan760.1%
Korea210.0%
Latin America7,6606.7%
Lebanon320.0%
Liberia120.0%
Mexico1,1201.0%
Moldova250.0%
Morocco360.0%
Netherlands100.0%
Nicaragua760.1%
Nigeria1300.1%
Northern Africa360.0%
Northern Europe4660.4%
Norway100.0%
Oceania270.0%
Panama220.0%
Peru1980.2%
Philippines3920.3%
Poland240.0%
Portugal300.0%
Russia530.1%
Scotland130.0%
South Africa1590.1%
South America1,7361.5%
South Central Asia9470.8%
South Eastern Asia6700.6%
Southern Europe1490.1%
Spain960.1%
Switzerland130.0%
Syria90.0%
Taiwan420.0%
Thailand960.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1040.1%
Turkey750.1%
Ukraine70.0%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela6940.6%
Vietnam1410.1%
Western Africa1630.1%
Western Asia1300.1%
Western Europe1710.2%
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Sex and Age in Lakeland

Sex and Age in Lakeland

The most populous age groups in Lakeland are 25 to 29 Years (4,447 | 7.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (4,843 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lakeland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,135 (5.6%)2,828 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years2,868 (5.1%)2,991 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years3,463 (6.2%)2,737 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years4,352 (7.7%)3,808 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,705 (6.6%)4,843 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,447 (7.9%)3,541 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,706 (6.6%)3,196 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years3,543 (6.3%)3,149 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years2,948 (5.2%)3,828 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,183 (5.7%)3,053 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years3,714 (6.6%)3,052 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,776 (4.9%)3,610 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years3,465 (6.2%)3,676 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years3,232 (5.8%)3,580 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years2,564 (4.6%)3,552 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years2,056 (3.7%)2,477 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,344 (2.4%)1,744 (3.0%)
85 Years and over1,676 (3.0%)2,562 (4.4%)
Total56,177 (100.0%)58,227 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lakeland

Median Family Size in Lakeland

The median family size in Lakeland is 3.08 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,742 | 21.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,490 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lakeland
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,365 (69.1%)3.06
Single Male/Father2,490 (9.4%)2.87
Single Female/Mother5,742 (21.6%)3.21
Total Families26,597 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Lakeland

The median household size in Lakeland is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,742 | 13.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (17,726 | 40.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lakeland
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,365 (41.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father2,490 (5.6%)3.19
Single Female/Mother5,742 (13.0%)3.50
Non-family17,726 (40.0%)1.27
Total Households44,323 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakeland

Out of a total of 44,323 households in Lakeland, 26,597 (60.0%) are family households, while 17,726 (40.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,066, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,285.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakeland
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-14,285 (32.2%)
2-Person Households13,066 (29.5%)2,960 (6.7%)
3-Person Households6,267 (14.1%)397 (0.9%)
4-Person Households3,991 (9.0%)79 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,003 (4.5%)5 (0.0%)
6-Person Households823 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households447 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26,597 (60.0%)17,726 (40.0%)

Female Fertility in Lakeland

Fertility by Age in Lakeland

Average fertility rate in Lakeland is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lakeland
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years775 (68.8%)67.0
35 to 50 years351 (31.2%)32.0
Total1,126 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakeland

47.4% of women with births (1,126) in Lakeland are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 68.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakeland
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years423 (54.6%)352 (45.4%)
35 to 50 years111 (31.6%)240 (68.4%)
Total534 (47.4%)592 (52.6%)

Fertility by Education in Lakeland

Average fertility rate in Lakeland is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 41.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lakeland
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School47 (4.2%)15.0
High School Diploma203 (18.0%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree469 (41.6%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree330 (29.3%)79.0
Graduate Degree77 (6.8%)46.0
Total1,126 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakeland

52.6% of women with births in Lakeland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 81.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 82.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakeland
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School17 (36.2%)30 (63.8%)
High School Diploma36 (17.7%)167 (82.3%)
College or Associate's Degree153 (32.6%)316 (67.4%)
Bachelor's Degree269 (81.5%)61 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree59 (76.6%)18 (23.4%)
Total534 (47.4%)592 (52.6%)

Income in Lakeland

Income Overview in Lakeland

Per Capita Income in Lakeland is $33,154, while median incomes of families and households are $69,885 and $58,290 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income114,404$33,154
Median Family Income26,597$69,885
Mean Family Income26,597$98,108
Median Household Income44,323$58,290
Mean Household Income44,323$81,137
Income Deficit26,597$10,715
Wage / Income Gap (%)114,40420.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)114,40479.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index114,4040.48

Earnings by Sex in Lakeland

Average Earnings in Lakeland are $35,712, $40,437 for men and $32,196 for women, a difference of 20.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Lakeland
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male28,739 (52.4%)$40,437
Female26,073 (47.6%)$32,196
Total54,812 (100.0%)$35,712

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakeland

The most common earnings brackets in Lakeland are $100,000+ for men (3,098 | 10.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,219 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakeland
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,391 (4.8%)1,439 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999677 (2.4%)1,271 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,042 (3.6%)939 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999710 (2.5%)839 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499555 (1.9%)968 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999516 (1.8%)658 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499890 (3.1%)845 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999769 (2.7%)967 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499744 (2.6%)770 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,036 (3.6%)1,467 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,251 (7.8%)2,219 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,043 (7.1%)1,860 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,573 (5.5%)2,132 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,744 (6.1%)1,348 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,666 (5.8%)1,470 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,167 (4.1%)1,180 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,454 (8.5%)1,747 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,586 (5.5%)1,204 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,827 (9.8%)1,497 (5.7%)
$100,000+3,098 (10.8%)1,253 (4.8%)
Total28,739 (100.0%)26,073 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakeland

Average earnings in Lakeland are $45,882 for men and $36,296 for women, a difference of 20.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,373, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,654. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,955, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,235.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakeland
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,654$23,235
High School Diploma$35,067$31,718
College or Associate's Degree$45,408$35,773
Bachelor's Degree$68,945$46,412
Graduate Degree$76,373$57,955
Total$45,882$36,296

Family Income in Lakeland

Family Income Brackets in Lakeland

According to the Lakeland family income data, there are 5,452 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 452 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lakeland
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0373.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994521.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5435.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5009.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993,21812.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995,45220.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993,83014.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994,86718.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,8887.1%
$200,000+1,7826.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakeland

7+ person families (364 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Lakeland with $100,000 per family, while 2-person families (14,107 | 53.0%) have the highest median income of $31,496 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakeland
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,107 (53.0%)$62,991
3-Person Families5,961 (22.4%)$72,750
4-Person Families3,682 (13.8%)$90,984
5-Person Families1,751 (6.6%)$78,646
6-Person Families732 (2.8%)$74,671
7+ Person Families364 (1.4%)$100,000
Total26,597 (100.0%)$69,885

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakeland

The median family income in Lakeland is $69,885, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,303) having the highest median family income of $118,092, while families with no earners (5,979) have the lowest median family income of $44,744, accounting for 8.7% and 22.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakeland
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,979 (22.5%)$44,744
1 Earner9,109 (34.3%)$57,176
2 Earners9,206 (34.6%)$95,408
3+ Earners2,303 (8.7%)$118,092
Total26,597 (100.0%)$69,885

Household Income in Lakeland

Household Income Brackets in Lakeland

With 9,042 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lakeland, accounting for 20.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,551 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lakeland
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,8376.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5513.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993,7678.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994,83110.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996,02813.6%
$50,000 to $74,9999,04220.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,76213.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996,11713.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,1724.9%
$200,000+2,2605.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lakeland

The median household income in Lakeland is $58,290, with the highest median household income of $67,604 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,488 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,597, with 1,456 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lakeland
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,456 (3.3%)$36,597
25 to 44 Years13,488 (30.4%)$67,604
45 to 64 Years14,229 (32.1%)$64,097
65+ Years15,150 (34.2%)$46,027
Total44,323 (100.0%)$58,290

Poverty in Lakeland

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakeland

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 15.7% for females among the residents of Lakeland, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 320 males (25.0%) and 780 females (28.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakeland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years577 (19.5%)780 (28.7%)
5 Years100 (21.5%)152 (25.9%)
6 to 11 Years654 (17.0%)821 (24.4%)
12 to 14 Years311 (16.7%)293 (16.8%)
15 Years82 (15.7%)87 (17.9%)
16 and 17 Years320 (25.0%)241 (19.7%)
18 to 24 Years682 (16.5%)667 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years666 (8.2%)938 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years660 (10.2%)895 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years667 (9.7%)1,063 (17.5%)
55 to 64 Years902 (14.7%)994 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years690 (12.4%)785 (11.3%)
75 Years and over337 (7.0%)833 (13.7%)
Total6,648 (12.5%)8,549 (15.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakeland

According to the poverty statistics in Lakeland, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 88.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakeland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,390 (80.5%)1,939 (71.3%)
5 Years364 (78.4%)435 (74.1%)
6 to 11 Years3,186 (83.0%)2,545 (75.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,553 (83.3%)1,449 (83.2%)
15 Years442 (84.4%)400 (82.1%)
16 and 17 Years959 (75.0%)980 (80.3%)
18 to 24 Years3,460 (83.5%)3,617 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,468 (91.8%)5,774 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,827 (89.8%)6,072 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years6,178 (90.3%)4,994 (82.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,226 (85.3%)6,179 (86.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,882 (87.6%)6,161 (88.7%)
75 Years and over4,488 (93.0%)5,237 (86.3%)
Total46,423 (87.5%)45,782 (84.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakeland

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lakeland show that 6.1% or 1,119 of the total 18,365 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.6%, comprising of 174 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 534 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakeland
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,274 (95.5%)534 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children4,795 (92.2%)407 (7.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,105 (86.4%)174 (13.6%)
5 or more Children72 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)
Total17,246 (93.9%)1,119 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakeland

According to the poverty data in Lakeland, 9.3% or 232 single-father households and 26.3% or 1,512 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (29.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 388 households (71.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakeland
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children116 (8.3%)332 (13.4%)
1 or 2 Children74 (8.0%)734 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children42 (29.6%)388 (71.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)58 (39.7%)
Total232 (9.3%)1,512 (26.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakeland

The poverty data for Lakeland shows that 1,119 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 1,744 of the single-parent households (21.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 174 households (13.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 430 household (63.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakeland
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children534 (4.5%)448 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children407 (7.8%)808 (23.1%)
3 or 4 Children174 (13.6%)430 (63.0%)
5 or more Children4 (5.3%)58 (34.9%)
Total1,119 (6.1%)1,744 (21.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Lakeland

Employment by Class of Employer in Lakeland

Among the 49,267 employed individuals in Lakeland, private company employees (35,257 | 71.6%), not-for-profit organizations (4,716 | 9.6%), and local government employees (3,192 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lakeland
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35,25771.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9223.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,0294.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,7169.6%
Local Government Employees3,1926.5%
State Government Employees1,4823.0%
Federal Government Employees6331.3%
Unpaid Family Workers360.1%
Total49,267100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lakeland

According to the labor force statistics for Lakeland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (95,371), 55.3% or 52,740 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 2,848 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.4% or 7,061 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.8% or 170 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lakeland
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,930 (27.0%)170 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Years5,932 (69.4%)332 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years7,061 (88.4%)452 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years5,943 (86.1%)297 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,017 (81.8%)782 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,686 (74.5%)378 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years4,323 (67.7%)82 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,435 (48.1%)131 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,883 (22.3%)202 (7.0%)
75 Years and over581 (4.9%)8 (1.4%)
Total52,740 (55.3%)2,848 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakeland

According to labor force statistics for Lakeland, 75.5% of individuals (41,440) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (54,887) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 2,113 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 13,077 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 887 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakeland
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,387 (49.9%)311 (6.5%)
High School Diploma12,675 (70.1%)1,266 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree13,312 (77.8%)821 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,077 (87.7%)507 (3.4%)
Total41,440 (75.5%)2,799 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lakeland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakeland are Community & Social Service (4,982 | 10.0%), Management (3,973 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,262 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,117 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (2,673 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lakeland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakeland, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (61.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (64.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lakeland
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,335 (58.8%)1,638 (41.2%)
Business & Financial1,467 (54.9%)1,206 (45.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,097 (67.3%)1,020 (32.7%)
Computers & Mathematics1,063 (61.9%)654 (38.1%)
Architecture & Engineering809 (84.5%)148 (15.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science225 (50.8%)218 (49.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,789 (35.9%)3,193 (64.1%)
Education, Arts & Media500 (35.2%)919 (64.8%)
Legal Services & Support190 (53.8%)163 (46.2%)
Education Instruction & Library669 (26.9%)1,814 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment430 (59.2%)297 (40.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating946 (29.0%)2,316 (71.0%)
Health Technologists635 (36.2%)1,117 (63.8%)
Total (Category)8,634 (47.9%)9,373 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lakeland are Food Preparation & Serving (3,678 | 7.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,798 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (1,302 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (1,246 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1,041 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Lakeland

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lakeland, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (75.3%), Security & Protection (70.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.8%), Personal Care & Service (72.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lakeland
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support68 (5.2%)1,234 (94.8%)
Security & Protection736 (70.7%)305 (29.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention489 (68.6%)224 (31.4%)
Law Enforcement247 (75.3%)81 (24.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,006 (54.5%)1,672 (45.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance946 (52.6%)852 (47.4%)
Personal Care & Service343 (27.5%)903 (72.5%)
Total (Category)4,099 (45.2%)4,966 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lakeland are Office & Administration (6,597 | 13.3%), and Sales & Related (4,770 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lakeland

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lakeland
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,225 (46.7%)2,545 (53.3%)
Office & Administration1,609 (24.4%)4,988 (75.6%)
Total (Category)3,834 (33.7%)7,533 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lakeland are Construction & Extraction (1,944 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,551 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (159 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lakeland

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lakeland
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry113 (71.1%)46 (28.9%)
Construction & Extraction1,888 (97.1%)56 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,440 (92.8%)111 (7.2%)
Total (Category)3,441 (94.2%)213 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lakeland are Material Moving (2,867 | 5.8%), Transportation (2,550 | 5.1%), and Production (2,249 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lakeland

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lakeland
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,736 (77.2%)513 (22.8%)
Transportation2,213 (86.8%)337 (13.2%)
Material Moving2,162 (75.4%)705 (24.6%)
Total (Category)6,111 (79.7%)1,555 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakeland

Employment Industries in Lakeland

The major employment industries in Lakeland include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,682 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (7,069 | 14.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,501 | 9.0%), Educational Services (4,117 | 8.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (3,135 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Lakeland

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakeland

The Lakeland industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.2%), and Manufacturing (77.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.0%), Enterprise Management (71.4%), and Educational Services (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lakeland
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting126 (70.8%)52 (29.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,423 (89.2%)293 (10.8%)
Manufacturing2,368 (77.2%)698 (22.8%)
Wholesale Trade968 (64.1%)543 (35.9%)
Retail Trade4,021 (56.9%)3,048 (43.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,250 (71.8%)885 (28.2%)
Utilities403 (76.9%)121 (23.1%)
Information451 (68.4%)208 (31.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,000 (41.2%)1,428 (58.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing340 (34.2%)655 (65.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,503 (53.4%)1,313 (46.6%)
Enterprise Management28 (28.6%)70 (71.4%)
Administrative & Support1,367 (47.2%)1,527 (52.8%)
Educational Services1,324 (32.2%)2,793 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,154 (28.0%)5,528 (72.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation631 (73.5%)227 (26.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,407 (53.5%)2,094 (46.5%)
Public Administration866 (45.5%)1,037 (54.5%)
Total26,119 (52.5%)23,640 (47.5%)

Education in Lakeland

School Enrollment in Lakeland

The most common levels of schooling among the 26,465 students in Lakeland are college / undergraduate (8,971 | 33.9%), middle school (4,958 | 18.7%), and high school (4,513 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Lakeland
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6326.2%
Kindergarten1,1114.2%
Elementary School4,38316.6%
Middle School4,95818.7%
High School4,51317.1%
College / Undergraduate8,97133.9%
Graduate / Professional8973.4%
Total26,465100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakeland

Out of a total of 26,465 students who are enrolled in schools in Lakeland, 9,395 (35.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,070 (64.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,502 (61.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,844 (86.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakeland
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds699 (62.5%)420 (37.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,114 (76.2%)1,288 (23.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,449 (73.6%)1,594 (26.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,844 (86.3%)453 (13.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,601 (42.4%)2,178 (57.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,587 (38.8%)2,502 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds853 (67.7%)406 (32.3%)
35 Years and over928 (62.8%)549 (37.2%)
Total17,070 (64.5%)9,395 (35.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakeland

Business (4,804 | 20.8%), education (3,048 | 13.2%), science & technology (2,300 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (1,787 | 7.7%), and social sciences (1,776 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 23,104 individuals in Lakeland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakeland
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8353.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,4396.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4912.1%
Psychology1,1374.9%
Social Sciences1,7767.7%
Engineering1,1715.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2931.3%
Science & Technology2,30010.0%
Business4,80420.8%
Education3,04813.2%
Literature & Languages1,0614.6%
Liberal Arts & History1,2645.5%
Visual & Performing Arts7693.3%
Communications9294.0%
Arts & Humanities1,7877.7%
Total23,104100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lakeland

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakeland

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lakeland are males with 2 vehicles (12,512, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,283, making up 55.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakeland
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle735 (2.9%)506 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle6,419 (25.1%)7,781 (34.8%)
2 Vehicles12,512 (49.0%)9,283 (41.5%)
3 Vehicles4,035 (15.8%)3,289 (14.7%)
4 Vehicles1,606 (6.3%)1,357 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles246 (1.0%)164 (0.7%)
Total25,553 (100.0%)22,380 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lakeland

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lakeland are 15 to 19 minutes (9,207 commuters, 20.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (7,544 commuters, 16.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (6,975 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Lakeland
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1492.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4,87310.8%
10 to 14 Minutes7,54416.7%
15 to 19 Minutes9,20720.4%
20 to 24 Minutes6,97515.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2,8316.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,3609.7%
35 to 39 Minutes8071.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,3983.1%
45 to 59 Minutes2,7956.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,3795.3%
90 or more Minutes7941.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lakeland

The most common commute times in Lakeland are 15 to 19 minutes (4,587 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,620 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lakeland
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes748 (3.1%)401 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,817 (11.7%)2,056 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,382 (14.0%)4,162 (19.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,587 (19.0%)4,620 (22.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,570 (14.8%)3,405 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,711 (7.1%)1,120 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,529 (10.5%)1,831 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes470 (1.9%)337 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes671 (2.8%)727 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,619 (6.7%)1,176 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,447 (6.0%)932 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes588 (2.4%)206 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakeland

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lakeland are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,128, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,605, 17.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakeland
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,049 (8.5%)642 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,359 (5.6%)492 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,362 (5.6%)894 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,434 (10.1%)1,121 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,648 (6.8%)1,840 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,990 (12.4%)3,605 (17.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,128 (13.0%)2,854 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,588 (10.7%)2,333 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM994 (4.1%)1,393 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM928 (3.8%)1,426 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM631 (2.6%)196 (0.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM233 (1.0%)346 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,742 (7.2%)1,692 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,053 (8.5%)2,139 (10.2%)
Total24,139 (100.0%)20,973 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lakeland

Occupancy by Ownership in Lakeland

Of the total 44,323 dwellings in Lakeland, owner-occupied units account for 24,308 (54.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 20,015 (45.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lakeland
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24,30854.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20,01545.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units44,323100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakeland

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakeland
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14,28532.2%
2-Person Household16,02636.2%
3-Person Household6,66415.0%
4+ Person Household7,34816.6%
Total Housing Units44,323100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakeland

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakeland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,100 (49.7%)7,185 (50.3%)
2-Person Household9,845 (61.4%)6,181 (38.6%)
3-Person Household3,328 (49.9%)3,336 (50.1%)
4+ Person Household4,035 (54.9%)3,313 (45.1%)
Total Housing Units24,308 (54.8%)20,015 (45.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakeland

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakeland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,763 (52.1%)1,622 (47.9%)
High School Diploma5,913 (44.4%)7,403 (55.6%)
College/Associate Degree7,840 (53.5%)6,820 (46.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,792 (67.8%)4,170 (32.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakeland

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakeland
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,96118.0%
35 to 44 Years6,98315.8%
45 to 54 Years6,90615.6%
55 to 64 Years7,32316.5%
65 to 74 Years7,72117.4%
75 to 84 Years4,67710.5%
85 Years and Over2,7526.2%
Total44,323100.0%

Housing Finances in Lakeland

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakeland

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakeland
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied24,308 (54.8%)$70,209
Renter-Occupied20,015 (45.2%)$48,717
Average44,323 (100.0%)$58,290

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakeland

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakeland
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000608 (2.5%)1,312 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999235 (1.0%)660 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999678 (2.8%)877 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999878 (3.6%)824 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999978 (4.0%)1,096 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,556 (10.5%)2,275 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,821 (11.6%)3,198 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,178 (17.2%)4,842 (24.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,295 (13.6%)2,479 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,375 (18.0%)1,743 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more3,706 (15.2%)709 (3.5%)
Total24,308 (100.0%)20,015 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakeland

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakeland
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,617 (10.8%)325 (1.6%)
$300 to $4993,580 (14.7%)444 (2.2%)
$500 to $7995,246 (21.6%)1,597 (8.0%)
$800 to $9992,353 (9.7%)3,151 (15.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,110 (16.9%)8,630 (43.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,340 (13.7%)3,956 (19.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,682 (6.9%)706 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999638 (2.6%)414 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more742 (3.0%)142 (0.7%)
Total24,308 (100.0%)20,015 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lakeland

Housing Structures in Lakeland

Housing Structures in Lakeland
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23,17452.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,7383.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,7453.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,1104.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,3585.3%
10 or more Apartments7,76117.5%
Mobile Home / Other5,43712.3%
Total44,323100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakeland

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakeland
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,239 (78.7%)4,935 (21.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1,113 (64.0%)625 (36.0%)
2 Unit Apartments184 (10.5%)1,561 (89.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments91 (4.3%)2,019 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments214 (9.1%)2,144 (90.9%)
10 or more Apartments432 (5.6%)7,329 (94.4%)
Mobile Home / Other4,035 (74.2%)1,402 (25.8%)
Total24,308 (54.8%)20,015 (45.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakeland

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakeland
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room175 (0.7%)1,012 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms664 (2.7%)4,799 (24.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,413 (34.6%)10,024 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,437 (38.8%)3,257 (16.3%)
8 or more Rooms5,619 (23.1%)923 (4.6%)
Total24,308 (100.0%)20,015 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakeland

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakeland
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,230 (5.1%)577 (2.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas288 (1.2%)21 (0.1%)
Electricity22,575 (92.9%)19,121 (95.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke13 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels62 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used138 (0.6%)296 (1.5%)
Total24,308 (100.0%)20,015 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakeland

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakeland
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,020 (4.2%)2,430 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle10,210 (42.0%)10,335 (51.6%)
2 Vehicles9,142 (37.6%)6,192 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles3,936 (16.2%)1,058 (5.3%)
Total24,308 (100.0%)20,015 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lakeland

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lakeland

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,35011,958
Median Property Value$158,300$238,300
Median Household Income$52,818$2,491
Monthly Housing Costs$513$730
Real Estate Taxes$1,060$620

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakeland

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakeland
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,277 (26.5%)512 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,592 (12.9%)460 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,636 (45.6%)7,294 (61.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,333 (10.8%)2,927 (24.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999307 (2.5%)533 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999101 (0.8%)159 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more104 (0.8%)73 (0.6%)
Total12,350 (100.0%)11,958 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakeland

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakeland
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000577 (4.7%)133 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,955 (15.8%)266 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,585 (12.8%)579 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,844 (14.9%)971 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,526 (20.4%)977 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,327 (10.7%)1,652 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,321 (10.7%)1,968 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more1,215 (9.8%)3,054 (25.5%)
Total12,350 (100.0%)11,958 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakeland

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakeland
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,320 (43.1%)95,753 (800.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,117 (17.1%)4,308 (36.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,166 (9.4%)2,497 (20.9%)
4.0x or more3,509 (28.4%)2,012 (16.8%)
Total12,350 (100.0%)11,958 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakeland

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakeland
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,882 (31.4%)78 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,238 (18.1%)2,263 (18.9%)
$800 to $1,4993,281 (26.6%)2,233 (18.7%)
Total12,350 (100.0%)11,958 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lakeland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakeland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakeland
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,855 (97.5%)175 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years15,663 (94.2%)958 (5.8%)
19 to 25 Years10,684 (84.7%)1,935 (15.3%)
26 to 34 Years10,371 (78.3%)2,870 (21.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,916 (81.5%)2,476 (18.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,522 (81.7%)2,354 (18.3%)
55 to 64 Years11,343 (85.3%)1,958 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,381 (98.9%)137 (1.1%)
75 Years and older10,859 (99.7%)36 (0.3%)
Total99,594 (88.5%)12,899 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakeland

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakeland
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,855 (97.5%)175 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,663 (94.2%)958 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,684 (84.7%)1,935 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakeland

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakeland
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,678 (84.7%)2,106 (15.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99918,939 (86.7%)2,916 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,148 (85.5%)3,246 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,119 (86.4%)2,217 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over30,523 (93.8%)2,020 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakeland

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakeland
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,046 (57.6%)3,274 (46.6%)
6 to 18 Years7,158 (43.1%)9,396 (56.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,543 (12.2%)9,293 (73.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,548 (19.2%)8,334 (62.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,556 (19.1%)8,991 (67.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,475 (19.2%)8,610 (66.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,890 (29.2%)8,356 (62.8%)
65 to 74 Years11,811 (94.4%)5,476 (43.8%)
75 Years and over10,680 (98.0%)5,424 (49.8%)
Total46,707 (41.5%)67,154 (59.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakeland

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakeland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.7%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years619 (7.6%)322 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years724 (5.1%)1,008 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,464 (17.9%)3,141 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,665 (29.9%)1,663 (23.9%)
75 Years and over1,879 (38.9%)3,070 (50.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lakeland

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lakeland: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.7%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years66 (0.8%)70 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years96 (0.7%)126 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years537 (2.8%)423 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years699 (12.5%)328 (4.7%)
75 Years and over997 (20.7%)1,158 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lakeland: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (0.8%)87 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years254 (1.8%)95 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years790 (4.1%)646 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years313 (5.6%)381 (5.5%)
75 Years and over297 (6.2%)602 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lakeland: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years564 (6.9%)294 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years461 (3.2%)681 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,182 (6.1%)756 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years578 (10.4%)317 (4.6%)
75 Years and over374 (7.7%)827 (13.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lakeland: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (0.3%)61 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years126 (0.9%)243 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,887 (9.7%)1,771 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years979 (17.6%)1,211 (17.4%)
75 Years and over1,105 (22.9%)2,427 (40.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lakeland: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years57 (0.7%)84 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.3%)146 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years705 (3.6%)500 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years306 (5.5%)348 (5.0%)
75 Years and over297 (6.2%)696 (11.5%)

Technology Access in Lakeland

Computing Device Access in Lakeland

Computing Device Access in Lakeland
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,04772.3%
Smartphone37,84885.4%
Tablet24,57055.4%
No Computing Device3,4037.7%
Total44,323100.0%

Internet Access in Lakeland

Internet Access in Lakeland
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet700.2%
Broadband Home30,31368.4%
Cellular Data Only5,54512.5%
Satellite Internet1,3193.0%
No Internet7,47916.9%
Total44,323100.0%

Lakeland Summary

Lakeland, Florida is a city located in Polk County, in the central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located between Tampa and Orlando, and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. The city has a population of over 100,000 people, making it the largest city in Polk County.

Geography

Lakeland is located in the central part of Florida, in Polk County. It is situated between Tampa and Orlando, and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. The city is located on the shores of Lake Parker, a large lake that is part of the Peace River watershed. The city is also located near the headwaters of the Peace River, which flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico. The city is located at an elevation of about 100 feet above sea level.
The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of about 50 inches of rain per year.

Economy

Lakeland is a major economic center in the Tampa Bay Area. The city is home to several large companies, including Publix Super Markets, Florida Southern College, and the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other service-oriented businesses.
The city is also home to several major industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including citrus groves, cattle ranches, and vegetable farms. The city is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Florida Southern College campus, the Lakeland Center, and the Polk Museum of Art.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lakeland was 97,422. The population is made up of a diverse mix of people, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. The city has a median household income of $41,945, and a poverty rate of 18.3%. The city has a population density of 1,845 people per square mile.
The city is home to several large universities, including Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, and Polk State College. The city is also home to several large churches, including the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, and the First Baptist Church of Lakeland.

Conclusion

Lakeland, Florida is a city located in Polk County, in the central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located between Tampa and Orlando, and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. The city has a population of over 100,000 people, making it the largest city in Polk County. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is a major economic center in the Tampa Bay Area, and is home to several large companies, including Publix Super Markets, Florida Southern College, and the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The population of Lakeland is made up of a diverse mix of people, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. The city is home to several large universities, churches, and tourist attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lakeland?
Total Population of Lakeland is 114,404.
What is the Total Male Population of Lakeland?
Total Male Population of Lakeland is 56,177.
What is the Total Female Population of Lakeland?
Total Female Population of Lakeland is 58,227.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lakeland?
There are 96.48 Males per 100 Females in Lakeland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lakeland?
There are 103.65 Females per 100 Males in Lakeland.
What is the Median Population Age in Lakeland?
Median Population Age in Lakeland is 40.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lakeland
Average Family Size in Lakeland is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lakeland
Average Household Size in Lakeland is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lakeland?
Per Capita income in Lakeland is $33,154.
What is the Median Family Income in Lakeland?
Median Family Income in Lakeland is $69,885.
What is the Median Household income in Lakeland?
Median Household Income in Lakeland is $58,290.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lakeland?
Income or Wage Gap in Lakeland is 20.4%.
Women in Lakeland earn 79.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lakeland?
Family Income Deficit in Lakeland is $10,715.
Families that are below poverty line in Lakeland earn $10,715 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lakeland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lakeland is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lakeland?
There are 52,740 People in the Labor Forcein in Lakeland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lakeland?
55.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Lakeland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lakeland?
Unemployment Rate in Lakeland is 5.4%.