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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakeland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Lakeland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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