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Lakeland, GA


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Lakeland, Georgia

Lakeland, Georgia, in Lanier county, is 73 miles SE of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 2,730 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lakeland

In Lakeland, about 41% of adults are married. People in Lakeland are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakeland had a median family income of $28,487.

Political Inclinations

Lakeland folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lakeland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lakeland that were owner-occupied was 60%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Lakeland, 92% of commuters drive to work. Lakeland offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Lakeland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lakeland Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lakeland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lakeland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lakeland, GA

Comparing Lakeland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
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