Lakeland, TN Demographics

A map of Lakeland's Population by Race

Lakeland, Tennessee had a population of 13,904 in 2020. It was 72.7% White, 9.9% Black, 5.5% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is the 43rd 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

10,110 residents of Lakeland identify as White, or 72.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #440 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more White than neighboring Bartlett (67.8% White), and Gallaway (34.7% White). Lakeland is less White than neighboring Arlington (73.7% White), Atoka (77.2% White), and Germantown (82.3% White).

Lakeland's Black Population

1,372 residents of Lakeland identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakeland slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #91 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Germantown (4% Black). Lakeland is less Black than neighboring Arlington (13.2% Black), Bartlett (19.9% Black), Gallaway (58.1% Black), and Atoka (11.9% Black).

Lakeland's Asian Population

771 residents of Lakeland identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (2.4% Asian), Bartlett (3.3% Asian), Gallaway (0.2% Asian), and Atoka (1.2% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Germantown (6.9% Asian).

Lakeland's Hispanic Population

976 residents of Lakeland identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (5.3% Hispanic), Bartlett (4.3% Hispanic), Gallaway (4% Hispanic), Atoka (3.3% Hispanic), and Germantown (3% Hispanic).

Lakeland's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Lakeland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #183 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bartlett (0.5% Native American/Other), and Germantown (0.5% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0.8% Native American/Other), Gallaway (1.7% Native American/Other), and Atoka (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lakeland's Multiracial Population

597 residents of Lakeland identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakeland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lakeland is ranked #163 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lakeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Bartlett (4% Multiracial), Gallaway (1.3% Multiracial), and Germantown (3.2% Multiracial). Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.7% Multiracial), and Atoka (5.5% Multiracial).

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