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Lakeland, GA
City in Lanier County, Georgia.
Population
2,968
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
0
Lakeland and its ZIP codes
Lakeland at a glance
- Lakeland is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,147, 60% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 (51% below Georgia) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Lakeland, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeland, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,147
Poverty rate
44.1%
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (177), Italian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lanier County. PPP loans are for Lakeland.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,687
1,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51M
FY 2026, $5,159 per person
How people get to work
Lakeland, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.2%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.5%
- Bicycle11.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeland, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
190
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeland, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Lakeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ray CityCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| StocktonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Moody AFBCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| NaylorCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| BemissCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Du PontTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| NashvilleCity | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| ValdostaCity | 18 mi | 36 |
| HahiraCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| CecilCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HomervilleCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| RemertonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WillacoocheeCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| AdelCity | 21 mi | 8.9 |
| PearsonCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| Echols CountyConsolidated Government | 23 mi | 420.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeland, GA in?
- Lakeland is in Lanier County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lakeland, GA?
- About 2,968 people live in Lakeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeland?
- Nearby places include Ray City (7.5 mi), Stockton (8.1 mi), Moody AFB (8.7 mi), Naylor (9 mi), Bemiss (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023