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Population Review

Lakeland South, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lakeland South, Washington is 12,869 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $105,273, the median home value is $530,900, and the median age is 39.6.

12,869

Population

2626

People / sq mi

$105,273

Median Income

$530,900

Median Home Value

Lakeland South covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 2626 people per square mile.

About Lakeland South, WA

Lakeland South is a city in Washington with a population of 12,869. It ranks #102 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

The median household income in Lakeland South is $105,273, above the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $530,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,558. The homeownership rate of 79.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lakeland South reflects 25.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White58.8%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$105,273

Median Household Income

$43,152

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$530,900

Median Home Value

$1,558

Median Rent

79.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.6%

High School+

25.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.7%

Drive Alone

70.4%

Public Transit

10.2%

Work From Home

30.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.4%

Foreign Born

72.0%

Non-English at Home

8.1%

Veterans

8.7%

With Disability

95.8%

Health Insurance

94.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Retail Trade11.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Manufacturing10.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.0%
Construction9.2%
Public Administration6.5%
Information3.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeland South, Washington has a population of 12,869 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Lakeland South, Washington is $105,273, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lakeland South, Washington is $530,900, with median monthly rent at $1,558 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.

The median age in Lakeland South, Washington is 39.6 years. The population is 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.