Lakeland
City in Polk County, Florida
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, with 112,641 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Combee Settlement, 3.0 miles E.
- 112,641residents (2020 Census)
- 463 ftelevation · 141 m
- 66.6 sq miland area · 172.5 km²
- 1,691 / sq mipopulation density
- 33815main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Lakeland
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. Located along I-4 east of Tampa and southwest of Orlando, it is the most populous city in Polk County. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 112,641. Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area and is often included as part of the Tampa Bay area.
Lakeland is situated among several lakes including Lake Morton downtown and is sometimes locally referred to by the nickname "Swan City" due to its sizeable population of swans, all of whom are descendants of two mute swans given to Lakeland by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. Lakeland is home to several colleges and universities. Lakeland Linder International Airport is in Lakeland as is the corporate headquarters of Publix, a supermarket chain.
European-American settlers arrived in Lakeland from Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina in the 1870s. The city expanded in the 1880s with the arrival of rail service, with the first freedmen railway workers settling here in 1883. They and European immigrants also came because of land development opportunities with farming, citrus, cattle and phosphate industry developing. Lakeland is home to the 1,267-acre Circle B Bar Reserve (513 ha).
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Living in Lakeland
- Median household income
- $64,185
- Median home value
- $249,400
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Lakeland had 112,641 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 112,641 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,691 per sq mi (653 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeland at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 112,641 (2020) |
| Land area | 66.62 sq mi (172.5 km²) |
| Water area | 8.76 sq mi (22.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.0555° N, 81.9548° W |
| ZIP codes | 33815, 33801, 33803, 33805, 33840 |
| Official website | lakelandgov.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1238250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeland
- Combee Settlement3.0 mi E
- Crystal Lake3.6 mi E
- Fussels Corner5.7 mi E
- Lakeland Highlands6.5 mi S
- Kathleen6.7 mi NW
- Medulla6.9 mi S
- Highland City7.9 mi SE
- Fuller Heights9.4 mi S
- Willow Oak10.2 mi SW
- Jan Phyl Village10.2 mi E
- Plant City10.3 mi W
- Auburndale10.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland
What county is Lakeland in?
Lakeland is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Lakeland, FL?
112,641 people lived in Lakeland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeland, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33815. Other ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33840.
What is the elevation of Lakeland?
463 feet (141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeland?
Combee Settlement (3.0 mi), Crystal Lake (3.6 mi), Fussels Corner (5.7 mi), Lakeland Highlands (6.5 mi), Kathleen (6.7 mi).
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