Lakeland Highlands, FL Demographics

A map of Lakeland Highlands's Population by Race

Lakeland Highlands, Florida had a population of 12,187 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 3.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lakeland Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is the 301st 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 Highlands's White Population

9,463 residents of Lakeland Highlands identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakeland Highlands considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is more White than neighboring Medulla (59.6% White), Fuller Heights (58.8% White), Mulberry (62.6% White), Highland City (63.7% White), and Willow Oak (47.4% White).

Lakeland Highlands's Black Population

429 residents of Lakeland Highlands identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakeland Highlands slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is ranked #574 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is less Black than neighboring Medulla (13.3% Black), Fuller Heights (9.8% Black), Mulberry (13.8% Black), Highland City (9.3% Black), and Willow Oak (6.7% Black).

Lakeland Highlands's Asian Population

313 residents of Lakeland Highlands identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakeland Highlands roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is ranked #215 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Medulla (1.5% Asian), Fuller Heights (1.7% Asian), Mulberry (0.5% Asian), and Willow Oak (0.6% Asian). Lakeland Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Highland City (4.1% Asian).

Lakeland Highlands's Hispanic Population

1,423 residents of Lakeland Highlands identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakeland Highlands less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is ranked #484 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Medulla (20.6% Hispanic), Fuller Heights (25.6% Hispanic), Mulberry (19.1% Hispanic), Highland City (18.1% Hispanic), and Willow Oak (42% Hispanic).

Lakeland Highlands's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Lakeland Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands is ranked #765 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medulla (0.6% Native American/Other), Fuller Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), Mulberry (0.6% Native American/Other), and Highland City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lakeland Highlands's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Lakeland Highlands identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakeland Highlands roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lakeland Highlands is ranked #309 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Fuller Heights (3.6% Multiracial), Mulberry (3.3% Multiracial), Highland City (4.1% Multiracial), and Willow Oak (2.9% Multiracial). Lakeland Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Medulla (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.