Lakeland, TN is a small city located in Shelby County. As of 2020, its population is 13,693 with a population density of 539 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 people per square mile. This small city offers plenty to do for its residents and visitors including local businesses like the Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall, the Lakeland Square Mall and many other shops throughout the town. There are also year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking in Chickasaw State Park or playing golf at Pine Hill Golf Course. For those looking for something more organized, there are various organizations in town such as the Memphis Association of Environmental Professionals and the Greater Midsouth Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Finally, there are local sporting events such as University of Memphis Tigers Basketball at FedExForum or AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The population in Lakeland is 13,693. There are 583 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lakeland is 38.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lakeland is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lakeland
- 61.5% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 43.5% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in Lakeland
- 75.3% are White
- 10.8% are Black
- 6.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander