Demographics & People — Lakeland Highlands, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,669 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,200 |
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| Median Age | 45.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,429 |
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| Family Households | 3,299 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3351 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,878 |
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| Black or African American | 425 |
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| Asian | 247 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,772 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,660 |
| Other groups | 2,617 |
| English | 1,706 |
| German | 1,644 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,436 |
| Irish | 1,383 |
| American | 1,079 |
| Italian | 564 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 501 |
| Scottish | 379 |
Language
| English Only | 10,210 |
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| Spanish | 747 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,294 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 935 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,655 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lakeland Highlands, Florida.
