Lakeland, FL Demographics
A map of Lakeland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 61,372 | 54.5% |
Hispanic | 22,702 | 20.2% |
Black | 20,963 | 18.6% |
Multiracial | 4,241 | 3.8% |
Asian | 2,437 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 926 | 0.8% |
Lakeland, Florida had a population of 112,641 in 2020. It was 54.5% White, 18.6% Black, 2.2% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lakeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is the 22nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Lakeland's White Population
61,372 residents of Lakeland identify as White, or 54.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #635 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more White than neighboring Crystal Lake (47.4% White). Lakeland is less White than neighboring Combee Settlement (55% White), Fussels Corner (73.4% White), Lakeland Highlands (77.6% White), and Medulla (59.6% White).
Lakeland's Black Population
20,963 residents of Lakeland identify as Black, or 18.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #216 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Combee Settlement (10.9% Black), Crystal Lake (16.7% Black), Fussels Corner (4.4% Black), Lakeland Highlands (3.5% Black), and Medulla (13.3% Black).
Lakeland's Asian Population
2,437 residents of Lakeland identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Combee Settlement (0.8% Asian), Crystal Lake (1% Asian), Fussels Corner (0.4% Asian), and Medulla (1.5% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (2.6% Asian).
Lakeland's Hispanic Population
22,702 residents of Lakeland identify as Hispanic, or 20.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakeland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #320 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Fussels Corner (18.1% Hispanic), and Lakeland Highlands (11.7% Hispanic). Lakeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Combee Settlement (27.8% Hispanic), Crystal Lake (30% Hispanic), and Medulla (20.6% Hispanic).
Lakeland's Native American/Other Population
926 residents of Lakeland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), Fussels Corner (0.5% Native American/Other), Lakeland Highlands (0.4% Native American/Other), and Medulla (0.6% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Combee Settlement (1% Native American/Other).
Lakeland's Multiracial Population
4,241 residents of Lakeland identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland is ranked #424 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Fussels Corner (3.3% Multiracial). Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Combee Settlement (4.4% Multiracial), Crystal Lake (4.2% Multiracial), Lakeland Highlands (4.2% Multiracial), and Medulla (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.