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 $37,549 with a poverty rate of 43.87%. The median age in Lakeland is 37.9 years: 28.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakeland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,492 | 50.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,433 | 48.69% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,088 | 2.47 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.12 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Female | 319 | 3.75 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Married | 312 | 2.31 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Male | 83 | 4.28 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
43.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 12.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 44.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.18% |
| Some College | 401 | 22.05% |
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 | 1,096 | 949 | 139 |
| Black | 712 | 666 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,260 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,889 | $0 | $18,086 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,594 | $40,380 | $21,696 |
| Overall | $21,793 | $28,527 | $18,939 |
| Some College | $27,780 | $28,506 | $18,967 |
$21,793
Average Earnings
$28,527
Average Male
$18,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of Lakeland residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,337 | 854 | 63.87% |
| White | 1,362 | 330 | 24.23% |
43.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.05%
Male Poverty Rate
49.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is Black, with 63.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakeland is White, with 24.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.91% |
| High School | 34.71% |
| Some College | 19.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 39.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $23,691 | $35,510 |
| Households | $29,520 | $37,549 |
| Married Families | $39,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,040 | $33,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.6%
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
165
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 98 | 10.69% |
| White | 60 | 4.83% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 38.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
82.13%
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 82.13% 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% |