Lakeland, Tennessee facts for kids
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Lakeland, Tennessee
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Location of Lakeland in Shelby County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| County | Shelby | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 23.87 sq mi (61.83 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 23.46 sq mi (60.75 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) | ||||
| Population
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| • Total | 13,904 | ||||
| • Density | 592.77/sq mi (228.87/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
38002
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| Area code(s) | 901 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-40350 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1313627 | ||||
Lakeland is a city located in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the larger Memphis metropolitan area. In 2020, about 13,904 people lived in Lakeland.
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Discovering Lakeland's Past
Lakeland was once home to the Lakeland Amusement Park. This park had two special railroads. One was called the Huff 'n' Puff Railroad, which was a narrow gauge train. This means its tracks were closer together than regular train tracks. The other was a smaller, miniature railway made by the Allan Herschell Company.
Where is Lakeland?
Lakeland is located at coordinates 35°13′50″N 89°44′25″W / 35.23056°N 89.74028°W. The city covers a total area of about 18 square miles (46.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Lakeland?
The number of people living in Lakeland has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population changes:
- 1980: 612 people
- 1990: 1,204 people
- 2000: 6,862 people
- 2010: 12,430 people
- 2020: 13,904 people
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 13,904 people living in Lakeland. These people lived in 4,148 households, and 3,322 of these were families.
Learning in Lakeland: Schools and Education
Students in Lakeland are served by two school systems: the Lakeland School System (LSS) and Arlington Community Schools.
Here are the schools that students in Lakeland attend:
- Lakeland Elementary School (for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade)
- Lakeland Preparatory School (for students in 5th through 11th grade)
- Arlington High School (for students in 9th through 12th grade)
It's important to know that students in 12th grade who live in Lakeland go to Arlington High School. This is because of a special agreement between the Lakeland School System and Arlington Community Schools.
