City · Minnesota
Lakeland, Minnesota
Lakeland, city, in Washington County, Minnesota. Lakeland had 1,659 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,710 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,492 (±171). GEOID 2734622.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,659
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,710 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,492 ±171
Median household income
$100,132
±$11,699 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$373,900
±$11,357 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,668
±$196 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Lakeland and what county is it in?
Lakeland is a city in Washington County, Minnesota. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 824 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lakeland is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lakeland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,659 people lived in Lakeland on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,710 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,492 (±171).
| Measure | Lakeland | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,492 ±171 | 276,238 | −307 |
| Households | 724 ±90 | 105,577 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.14 | 2.58 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 760 ±95 | 109,307 | no clear change |
Lakeland's population since 2000
From 1,917 in 2000 to 1,659 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lakeland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lakeland?
The median resident of Lakeland is 56.2 years old; 11.7% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.9%.
| Measure | Lakeland | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.2 ±2.6 | 39.8 | +8.6 |
| Under 18 years | 11.7% ±3.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3% ±4.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±2.8 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±3.0 pts | 77.2% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±3.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±1.2 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.3% ±6.1 pts | 49.1% | +8.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.1% ±3.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3% ±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lakeland earn?
Half of Lakeland's 724 households earn less than $100,132 a year (±$11,699), against $115,345 in Washington County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $111,959 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lakeland | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,132 ±$11,699 | $115,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,777 ±$10,417 | $148,415 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,009 ±$4,728 | $56,954 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.2 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1% ±2.2 pts | 94.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lakeland?
Owners occupy 86.6% of Lakeland's occupied homes and renters 13.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $373,900 by its owner (±$11,357). The median renter pays $1,668 a month including utilities, and 68.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lakeland | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,900 ±$11,357 | $422,000 | +$56,012 |
| Median gross rent | $1,668 ±$196 | $1,710 | +$299 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.2% ±27.4 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,128 ±$130 | $2,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.6% ±7.3 pts | 81.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.4% ±7.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Housing units | 760 ±95 | 109,307 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.9% ±3.3 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.7% ±6.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lakeland building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lakeland in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lakeland work and get to work?
71.2% of Lakeland's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Lakeland | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±4.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±7.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±2.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±7.1 pts | 23.6% | +13.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±2.8 | 24.0 min | −3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lakeland?
No census tract lies mostly in Lakeland; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 711.01Washington County | 3,424 | $102,966 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lakeland) · Census block assignment files
How does Lakeland compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lakeland is the 8,382nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 288th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Lakeland ranks 203rd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 288th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 509th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 253rd | 562 |
| Median household income | 203rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 562 |
| Median home value | 175th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 415th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 559 |
| Median age | 16th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 258th | 561 |
| Work from home | 104th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 253rd | 562 |
Lakeland's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Lakeland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lakeland?
19 of the 57 figures for Lakeland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lakeland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lakeland.