Statistic Southwest Lakeland Florida
Population 2,771 110,335 21,477,737
Population density (sq mi) 3,710 1,664 410
Median age 44.6 40.8 41.6
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 50% 54%
Families w/ Kids under 18 31% 36% 38%
Speak English n/a 83% 72%
Speak Spanish n/a 12% 21%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Southwest is 123% higher than Lakeland
  • The median age in Southwest is 9% higher than Lakeland
  • In Southwest 84.95% of the population is White
  • In Southwest 9.55% of the population is Black
  • In Southwest 2.12% of the population is Asian

Compare Lakeland, FL Demographics

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      Southwest racial demographics

      Race Southwest Lakeland Florida
      White 84.95% 70.86% 75.90%
      Black 9.55% 19.40% 16.14%
      Asian 2.12% 1.98% 2.61%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.37% 0.27%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.07% 0.06%
      Mixed race 0.00% 4.00% 2.48%
      Other race 3.38% 3.33% 2.54%
      In Southwest, 16.3% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Southwest, Lakeland, FL demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).