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
| White | 59.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.