Lakeland, MN Demographics

A map of Lakeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,388	1,578	93.0%	92.3%
Hispanic	58	49	3.9%	2.9%
Multiracial	26	55	1.7%	3.2%
Asian	11	21	0.7%	1.2%
Black	6	1	0.4%	0.1%
Native American/Other	3	6	0.2%	0.4%

Lakeland, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,492, a large decrease from the 1,710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeland, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland is ranked the 304th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland's White Population

1,388 residents of Lakeland, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Lakeland ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 92.3% to 93.0%.

Lakeland is more White than neighboring Lake St. Croix Beach (89.4% White), St. Marys Point (88.8% White), Hudson (88.9% White), and North Hudson (91.1% White). Lakeland is less White than neighboring Lakeland Shores (94.2% White).

Lakeland's Black Population

6 residents of Lakeland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Lakeland ranks 598th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Lakeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Lakeland Shores (0% Black), Lake St. Croix Beach (0% Black), St. Marys Point (0% Black), and North Hudson (0% Black). Lakeland is less Black than neighboring Hudson (1% Black).

Lakeland's Asian Population

11 residents of Lakeland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Lakeland ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Lakeland Shores (0.6% Asian), and St. Marys Point (0.4% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Lake St. Croix Beach (4.3% Asian), Hudson (1.6% Asian), and North Hudson (4% Asian).

Lakeland's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Lakeland, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland ranks 450th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.9%.

Lakeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland Shores (1.5% Hispanic), Lake St. Croix Beach (0.9% Hispanic), and North Hudson (3.4% Hispanic). Lakeland is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Marys Point (4.1% Hispanic), and Hudson (4.6% Hispanic).

Lakeland's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Lakeland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeland is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland ranks 625th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland Shores (0% Native American/Other), and North Hudson (0% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake St. Croix Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), St. Marys Point (2.3% Native American/Other), and Hudson (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lakeland's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Lakeland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.7%.

Lakeland is more Multiracial than neighboring North Hudson (1.5% Multiracial). Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland Shores (3.8% Multiracial), Lake St. Croix Beach (4.9% Multiracial), St. Marys Point (4.3% Multiracial), and Hudson (3.2% 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.