Lakeland Highlands, FL Demographics

A map of Lakeland Highlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,205	9,463	76.1%	77.6%
Hispanic	1,834	1,423	15.2%	11.7%
Multiracial	369	509	3.0%	4.2%
Black	328	429	2.7%	3.5%
Asian	299	313	2.5%	2.6%
Native American/Other	67	50	0.6%	0.4%

Lakeland Highlands, Florida has an estimated population of 12,102, a less than 1% change from the 12,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 2.5% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeland Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeland Highlands has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeland Highlands, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland Highlands is ranked the 311th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakeland Highlands was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland Highlands's White Population

9,205 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland Highlands is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lakeland Highlands ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has decreased from 77.6% to 76.1%.

Lakeland Highlands is more White than neighboring Medulla (53.6% White), Fuller Heights (60.1% White), Mulberry (70.7% White), Highland City (67.6% White), and Willow Oak (38.2% White).

Lakeland Highlands's Black Population

328 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland Highlands is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lakeland Highlands ranks 575th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.7%.

Lakeland Highlands is less Black than neighboring Medulla (10.2% Black), Fuller Heights (8.7% Black), Mulberry (6.3% Black), Highland City (10.1% Black), and Willow Oak (5.7% Black).

Lakeland Highlands's Asian Population

299 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland Highlands is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lakeland Highlands ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Lakeland Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Medulla (0.8% Asian), Fuller Heights (2.4% Asian), Mulberry (1.8% Asian), Highland City (2.1% Asian), and Willow Oak (1.5% Asian).

Lakeland Highlands's Hispanic Population

1,834 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland Highlands is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland Highlands ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has increased from 11.7% to 15.2%.

Lakeland Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Medulla (31.1% Hispanic), Fuller Heights (26.1% Hispanic), Mulberry (16% Hispanic), Highland City (16.9% Hispanic), and Willow Oak (52.1% Hispanic).

Lakeland Highlands's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeland Highlands is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland Highlands ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lakeland Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Medulla (0.3% Native American/Other), Fuller Heights (0% Native American/Other), Highland City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Willow Oak (0% Native American/Other). Lakeland Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mulberry (2% Native American/Other).

Lakeland Highlands's Multiracial Population

369 residents of Lakeland Highlands, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland Highlands is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland Highlands ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland Highlands's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%.

Lakeland Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.7% Multiracial), and Willow Oak (2.5% Multiracial). Lakeland Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Medulla (4% Multiracial), and Mulberry (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.