Lakeland North, WA Demographics

A map of Lakeland North's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,840	6,925	42.9%	50.7%
Asian	2,997	2,365	18.8%	17.3%
Hispanic	2,620	1,992	16.4%	14.6%
Black	1,734	1,034	10.9%	7.6%
Multiracial	1,118	927	7.0%	6.8%
Native American/Other	641	420	4.0%	3.1%

Lakeland North, Washington has an estimated population of 15,950, a large increase from the 13,663 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.9% White, 18.8% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, and 4.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeland North, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeland North has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeland North, that probability was 68.1% in 2020 and 73.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland North is ranked the 90th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 North was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland North's White Population

6,840 residents of Lakeland North, or 42.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland North is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lakeland North ranks 550th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Lakeland North's population has decreased from 50.7% to 42.9%.

Lakeland North is more White than neighboring Federal Way (34.9% White), and Algona (36.9% White). Lakeland North is less White than neighboring Lakeland South (55.7% White), Des Moines (44% White), and Auburn (48.2% White).

Lakeland North's Black Population

1,734 residents of Lakeland North, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland North is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lakeland North ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's Black population has grown by an estimated 67.7%. Black residents' share of Lakeland North's population has increased from 7.6% to 10.9%.

Lakeland North is more Black than neighboring Lakeland South (3% Black), Algona (8.9% Black), and Auburn (6.6% Black). Lakeland North is less Black than neighboring Des Moines (12.7% Black), and Federal Way (17.8% Black).

Lakeland North's Asian Population

2,997 residents of Lakeland North, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland North is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lakeland North ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland North's population has increased from 17.3% to 18.8%.

Lakeland North is more Asian than neighboring Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), Des Moines (12% Asian), Federal Way (15.3% Asian), Algona (16.5% Asian), and Auburn (12.1% Asian).

Lakeland North's Hispanic Population

2,620 residents of Lakeland North, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland North is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland North ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland North's population has increased from 14.6% to 16.4%.

Lakeland North is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic). Lakeland North is less Hispanic than neighboring Des Moines (19.8% Hispanic), Federal Way (20% Hispanic), Algona (28.5% Hispanic), and Auburn (20.8% Hispanic).

Lakeland North's Native American/Other Population

641 residents of Lakeland North, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeland North is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland North ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland North's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.0%.

Lakeland North is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), Des Moines (2.3% Native American/Other), Federal Way (3.7% Native American/Other), and Algona (1.3% Native American/Other). Lakeland North is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (5.3% Native American/Other).

Lakeland North's Multiracial Population

1,118 residents of Lakeland North, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland North is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland North ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland North's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland North's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Lakeland North is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland South (9.8% Multiracial), Des Moines (9.2% Multiracial), Federal Way (8.2% Multiracial), Algona (7.9% Multiracial), and Auburn (7.1% 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.