Lakeland, GA Demographics
A map of Lakeland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,486 | 51.7% |
Black | 1,152 | 40.1% |
Multiracial | 111 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 88 | 3.1% |
Asian | 26 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.4% |
Lakeland, Georgia had a population of 2,875 in 2020. It was 51.7% White, 40.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is the 240th 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
1,486 residents of Lakeland identify as White, or 51.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #395 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is less White than neighboring Stockton (63.7% White), Ray City (65% White), Naylor (74.8% White), Moody AFB (52.9% White), and Bemiss (54.1% White).
Lakeland's Black Population
1,152 residents of Lakeland identify as Black, or 40.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakeland slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #220 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Stockton (28.1% Black), Ray City (21.4% Black), Naylor (13.7% Black), Moody AFB (20% Black), and Bemiss (28.2% Black).
Lakeland's Asian Population
26 residents of Lakeland identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #268 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Stockton (0.7% Asian), and Naylor (0.7% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Moody AFB (4.1% Asian), and Bemiss (2.8% Asian).
Lakeland's Hispanic Population
88 residents of Lakeland identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakeland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #439 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockton (3% Hispanic). Lakeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Ray City (8.5% Hispanic), Naylor (7.9% Hispanic), Moody AFB (14.8% Hispanic), and Bemiss (8% Hispanic).
Lakeland's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Lakeland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #396 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ray City (0.1% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stockton (0.7% Native American/Other), Naylor (0.7% Native American/Other), Moody AFB (2.8% Native American/Other), and Bemiss (1.2% Native American/Other).
Lakeland's Multiracial Population
111 residents of Lakeland identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lakeland is ranked #215 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lakeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Stockton (3.7% Multiracial), and Naylor (2.2% Multiracial). Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Ray City (4.1% Multiracial), Moody AFB (5.4% Multiracial), and Bemiss (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.