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Lakeland, TN

Shelby CountyElev. 121 m
Population
14,068
Median home
$373,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Lakeland

Lakeland is a city in Tennessee with about 14,068 residents. Lakeland sits in Shelby County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $113,843. Homes carry a median value of $373,800, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.5%). Around 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,068
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$113,843
Per-capita income
$52,019
Poverty rate
2.4%
High-school grad or higher
98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
27 min
Work from home
13.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black11.8%
Asian5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.4%
Sales & office19.8%
Service11.9%
Production, transportation & material moving10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$373,800
Median gross rent
$1,611/mo
Owner-occupied
80.2%
Median year built
1998
Households
5,246
Avg. household size
2.68

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Lakeland has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Lakeland Preparatory SchoolMiddleGrades 5–9
Lakeland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Lakeland vs Tennessee and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lakeland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Shelby County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lakeland is in Shelby County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lakeland sits in Shelby County. Elevation ~121 m.

Map of Lakeland
Lakeland, TN
Where Lakeland is
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Notable people from Lakeland
Sam Moll
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Nearby cities
Arlington (4 mi)Bartlett (6 mi)Germantown (13 mi)Collierville (15 mi)Memphis (17 mi)Jackson (57 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lakeland, TN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lakeland, Tennessee.

Joseph Preston King, 28
Lakeland · Shelby County · 38002
AKA Joseph Preston King

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lakeland — frequently asked

What is the population of Lakeland, Tennessee?
Lakeland has a population of about 14,068, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lakeland?
The median home value in Lakeland is $373,800, and the median gross rent is $1,611/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Lakeland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, earthquake.
How many schools are in Lakeland?
Lakeland has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lakeland?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Lakeland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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