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Lakeland, Tennessee

Introduction to 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.

Lakeland History

Lakeland is in Shelby County, which was created in the year 1819 by the Tennessee General Assembly’s act. The incorporation of the city was financed and conceived by Louis Garner. The first mayor of the Lakeland was Beverle Rivera. The first city meeting took place in 1977.

Lakeland and nearby Attractions

  • Pink Palace Museum
  • National Civil Rights Museum
  • Graceland
  • Meeman - Shelby Forest State Park
  • Fort Pillow State Park
  • Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village

Things To Do In Lakeland

The Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination in the area. Local churches include Sunset Church and the Greater Bush Grove Church. The Fort Pillow State Park, the Wall Doxey State Park and the Fuller State Park offer various recreational facilities. The Memphis Zoo and Aquarium, the Putt-Putt Family Fun Park, the Davies Manor Plantation and the Memphis Motorsport Park are all in the area as well.

Lakeland Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Lakeland Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Memphis, Jackson State Community College and Northwest Mississippi Community College.

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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