Lakeland, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,904 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1644.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.36% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 46,589 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lakeland grew by 15.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 118,712 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lakeland has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,942 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.73% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lakeland is about 14% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $217,729 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,260 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.6% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lakeland is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,260 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lakeland spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,218 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,949 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,624 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lakeland is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lakeland has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Lakeland has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakeland, Florida.
What is the population of Lakeland, Florida?
The population of Lakeland, Florida is 123,904, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lakeland, Florida?
The population density of Lakeland, Florida is 1644.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lakeland, Florida?
The median household income in Lakeland, Florida is $61,942, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lakeland, Florida?
The median home price in Lakeland, Florida is $217,729, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeland, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Lakeland, Florida is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.