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Lakeland, TN


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Lakeland, Tennessee

Lakeland, Tennessee, in Shelby county, is 18 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is in the Memphis area. There are 6,862 residents in Lakeland.

The People and Families of Lakeland

In Lakeland, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Lakeland, they might picture couples and families, not singles. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakeland had a median family income of $64,444. Most of the residents of Lakeland tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Lakeland is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Lakeland folks tended to give their money ($6,000) 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 77%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Lakeland, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Lakeland, 97% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLakeland Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLakeland Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLakeland People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLakeland Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lakeland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Lakeland College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lakeland, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Rents21

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