Lakeland is a city located in Lanier County, Georgia. Lakeland has a 2025 population of 3,088. It is also the county seat of Lanier County. Lakeland is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 6.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakeland is $37,549 with a poverty rate of 43.87%.The median age in Lakeland is 37.9 years: 28.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lakeland includes 50.7% White, 48.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,492 | 50.7% |
Black or African American | 1,433 | 48.69% |
Two or more races | 18 | 0.61% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lakeland's average per capita income is $21,793. Household income levels show a median of $29,520. The poverty rate stands at 43.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $39,559 | - |
Households | $29,520 | $37,549 |
Non Families | $29,040 | $33,544 |
Families | $23,691 | $35,510 |
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