Lakeland South, WA Demographics

A map of Lakeland South's Population by Race

Lakeland South, Washington has an estimated population of 13,100, a less than 1% change from the 13,169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.7% White, 15.3% Hispanic, 13.3% Asian, 9.8% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 3.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeland South, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeland South has become 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 South, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 63.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland South is ranked the 102nd 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 South was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland South's White Population

7,293 residents of Lakeland South, or 55.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland South is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lakeland South ranks 513th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Lakeland South's population has decreased from 59.7% to 55.7%.

Lakeland South is more White than neighboring Algona (36.9% White), Pacific (51.4% White), and Lakeland North (42.9% White). Lakeland South is less White than neighboring Milton (64.5% White), and Edgewood (70.9% White).

Lakeland South's Black Population

387 residents of Lakeland South, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland South is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lakeland South ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. Black residents' share of Lakeland South's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.0%.

Lakeland South is less Black than neighboring Algona (8.9% Black), Pacific (6.7% Black), Milton (3.8% Black), and Lakeland North (10.9% Black).

Lakeland South's Asian Population

1,740 residents of Lakeland South, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland South is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lakeland South ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.3%.

Lakeland South is more Asian than neighboring Pacific (10.7% Asian), Milton (5.4% Asian), and Edgewood (7.9% Asian). Lakeland South is less Asian than neighboring Algona (16.5% Asian), and Lakeland North (18.8% Asian).

Lakeland South's Hispanic Population

2,005 residents of Lakeland South, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland South is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland South ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland South's population has increased from 12.1% to 15.3%.

Lakeland South is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic). Lakeland South is less Hispanic than neighboring Algona (28.5% Hispanic), Pacific (22.4% Hispanic), Milton (15.9% Hispanic), and Lakeland North (16.4% Hispanic).

Lakeland South's Native American/Other Population

388 residents of Lakeland South, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeland South is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland South ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Lakeland South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Algona (1.3% Native American/Other), and Milton (2.9% Native American/Other). Lakeland South is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pacific (3.7% Native American/Other), Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), and Lakeland North (4% Native American/Other).

Lakeland South's Multiracial Population

1,287 residents of Lakeland South, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland South is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland South ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland South's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland South's population has increased from 6.7% to 9.8%.

Lakeland South is more Multiracial than neighboring Algona (7.9% Multiracial), Pacific (5.2% Multiracial), Milton (7.4% Multiracial), Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial), and Lakeland North (7% 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.