Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia
Lakeland is a city in Lanier County, Georgia, with 2,875 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ray City, 7.2 miles W.
- 2,875residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 31635ZIP code
About Lakeland
Lakeland is a city and the county seat of Lanier County, Georgia, United States. The city is the county seat of Lanier County. It is part of the Valdosta metropolitan area. The population was 2,875 at the 2020 census.
Originally called Alapaha and then Milltown or Mill Town, Lakeland received its current name in 1925 in honor of its proximity to Grand Bay Lake, Lake Irma, and Banks Lake. For many years, Lakeland owned and operated its own railroad.
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Living in Lakeland
- Median household income
- $31,147
- Median home value
- $148,600
- Median rent
- $879/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Lakeland had 2,875 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,875 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeland at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lanier County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,875 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0408° N, 83.0747° W |
| ZIP code | 31635 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1344592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeland
- Ray City7.2 mi W
- Stockton7.8 mi SE
- Moody AFB8.6 mi SW
- Naylor9.0 mi S
- Bemiss11.5 mi SW
- Du Pont12.7 mi E
- Nashville15.3 mi NW
- Valdosta17.9 mi SW
- Hahira18.2 mi W
- Cecil18.7 mi W
- Remerton19.4 mi SW
- Homerville19.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland
What county is Lakeland in?
Lakeland is in Lanier County, Georgia.
What is the population of Lakeland, GA?
2,875 people lived in Lakeland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeland, GA?
The ZIP code of Lakeland is 31635.
What is the elevation of Lakeland?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeland?
Ray City (7.2 mi), Stockton (7.8 mi), Moody AFB (8.6 mi), Naylor (9.0 mi), Bemiss (11.5 mi).
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