Lakeland, FL 

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Lakeland, FL is a vibrant city that offers its population of 110,401 an abundance of amenities and activities year round. With its population density of 1,743 people per square mile, this city provides plenty of attractions like local businesses, such as Fox's Pizza Den and Suede Salon & Spa. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year. Whether it’s a trip to Lake Hollingsworth for water sports or hiking around Circle B Bar Reserve, there is something for everyone. Organizations like the Lakeland Humane Society and Keep Polk Beautiful also work hard to make the community stronger. Sports fans can cheer on local teams at games like Lakeland Flying Tigers baseball or basketball games with the Florida Tropics SC. No matter what your interests are, Lakeland has something for everyone to enjoy!

The population in Lakeland is 110,401. There are 1,669 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lakeland is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lakeland is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Lakeland
- 44.0% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 20.4% have children, but are single
Race in Lakeland

- 61.6% are white
- 19.5% are black
- 2.2% are asian
- 0.2% are native american
- 0.3% claim Other
- 14.5% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or More Races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

ESTIMATED TOTAL POPULATION BY AGE

  PEOPLELakeland, FloridaUnited States
  110,401329,725,481
  51.3%50.5%
  48.7%49.5%
  40.938.4
  110,335326,569,308
  97,660309,327,143
  78,452285,036,114
  70,576251,960,433
  47.0%15.6%
  63.4%30.8%
  1,669.393.4
  66.13,531,905.4
  9.0264,836.8
  RACE
  58.7%59.4%
  19.4%12.2%
  2.1%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.6%0.4%
  1.9%3.2%
  16.9%18.4%
  MARRIAGE & FAMILY
  44.0%49.8%
      42.1%48.0%
      1.8%1.8%
  56.0%50.2%
      35.5%33.8%
      12.7%10.8%
      7.9%5.6%
  2.462.60
  42,875124,010,992
  25,67380,755,759
      25.3%30.5%
      44.2%42.9%
  17,20243,255,233
      16.6%15.8%
      13.8%10.8%
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    Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews
    Glad to Leave Lakeland - 10/13/2021
    I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to... Read More

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    love it - 1/31/2021
    been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this... Read More

    Tiresome - 5/14/2018
    Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I ... Read More


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    33810 33801 33809 33803 33805 33815

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