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Population Review

Census ACS · #79 MSA

Lakeland Metro Area

The Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has 760,961 residents. The median household income is $63,644 and the median home value is $240,000.

760,961

Population

423

People / sq mi

$63,644

Median Income

$240,000

Median Home Value

The Lakeland CBSA covers 1,798 sq mi of land at 423.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White59.8%
Black or African American14.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$63,644

Median Household Income

$31,927

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Lakeland metro's price level is 97.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,644 has the buying power of $65,517 in average-priced US metros.

97.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$65,517

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$63,644

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$240,000

Median Home Value

$1,272

Median Rent

70.0%

Homeownership

Education

87.5%

High School+

22.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

10.8%

Work From Home

30.2 min

Avg Commute

38.6%

Foreign Born

Lakeland spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 760,961 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #79 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Lakeland metro area is $63,644, with a per capita income of $31,927.

The Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fl CBSA spans the state of Florida.

Data for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fl CBSA (29460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.