Lakeland, NY Demographics

A map of Lakeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,118	2,353	91.2%	92.1%
Asian	75	5	3.2%	0.2%
Black	60	31	2.6%	1.2%
Hispanic	33	53	1.4%	2.1%
Multiracial	28	103	1.2%	4.0%
Native American/Other	8	11	0.3%	0.4%

Lakeland, New York has an estimated population of 2,322, a decrease from the 2,556 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 3.2% Asian, 2.6% Black, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 15.0% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland is ranked the 581st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 554th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland's White Population

2,118 residents of Lakeland, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lakeland ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 92.1% to 91.2%.

Lakeland is more White than neighboring Liverpool (85.1% White), Solvay (80.3% White), Fairmount (87.7% White), Seneca Knolls (91% White), and Galeville (88.5% White).

Lakeland's Black Population

60 residents of Lakeland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lakeland ranks 706th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.5%. Black residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Fairmount (1% Black), Seneca Knolls (0.8% Black), and Galeville (1.3% Black). Lakeland is less Black than neighboring Liverpool (3.6% Black), and Solvay (3.9% Black).

Lakeland's Asian Population

75 residents of Lakeland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lakeland ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.2%.

Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Solvay (1.2% Asian), Fairmount (2.3% Asian), Seneca Knolls (0% Asian), and Galeville (1.5% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Liverpool (5.9% Asian).

Lakeland's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Lakeland, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland ranks 1019th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.

Lakeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Liverpool (1.7% Hispanic), Solvay (11.4% Hispanic), Fairmount (4.5% Hispanic), Seneca Knolls (3.3% Hispanic), and Galeville (5.9% Hispanic).

Lakeland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Lakeland, or 0.3% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland ranks 851st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seneca Knolls (0% Native American/Other), and Galeville (0% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Liverpool (1.5% Native American/Other), and Solvay (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lakeland's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Lakeland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland ranks 447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.2%.

Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Liverpool (2.2% Multiracial), Solvay (2.7% Multiracial), Fairmount (4.2% Multiracial), Seneca Knolls (4.8% Multiracial), and Galeville (2.8% 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.