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Lakeland Village
Lakeland Village neighborhood, with Lake Elsinore in the background
Lakeland Village neighborhood, with Lake Elsinore in the background
Location in Riverside County and the state of California
Location in Riverside County and the state of California
Lakeland Village, California is located in the United States
Lakeland Village, California
Lakeland Village, California
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Riverside
Area
 • Total 8.739 sq mi (22.633 km2)
 • Land 8.676 sq mi (22.471 km2)
 • Water 0.063 sq mi (0.162 km2)  0.72%
Elevation
1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 12,364
 • Density 1,425/sq mi (550/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
92530
Area code(s) 951
FIPS code 06-39598
GNIS feature ID 1660880

Lakeland Village is a community in Riverside County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for collecting information. In 2010, about 11,541 people lived here. This was more than double the population recorded in 2000, which was 5,626 people.

Exploring Lakeland Village's Location

Lakeland Village covers an area of about 8.7 square miles (22.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It is located right next to the city of Lake Elsinore.

A notable landmark nearby is Rome Hill. This hill stands about 1,444 feet (440 meters) tall. You can find it near the southwest part of Lake Elsinore.

Understanding Lakeland Village's Population

The population of Lakeland Village has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the community has changed.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the population of Lakeland Village was 11,541 people. This means there were about 1,321 people living in each square mile. The community has seen a significant increase in residents since the year 2000.

Who Lives in Lakeland Village?

In 2010, most of the people living in Lakeland Village were White, making up about 67.3% of the population. Other groups included African American (2.5%), Native American (1.1%), and Asian (1.5%). About 22.3% of residents were from other races, and 5.2% identified with two or more races. A large part of the population, 44.3%, was of Hispanic or Latino background.

Most people, about 98.8% of the population, lived in regular homes. A small number lived in group housing or institutions.

Families and Homes

In 2010, there were 3,538 households in Lakeland Village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households, about 43.7%, had children under 18 living in them. Over half of the households (51.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.22 people.

About 74.4% of households were families, meaning they included related people. The average family size was 3.62 people.

Age Groups in the Community

Lakeland Village has a mix of different age groups. In 2010, about 28.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 10.5%. The largest groups were those aged 25 to 44 (26.6%) and 45 to 64 (26.7%). About 7.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Lakeland Village was 33.0 years.

There were slightly more males than females in the community. For every 100 females, there were about 103.3 males.

Housing in Lakeland Village

There were nearly 4,000 housing units in Lakeland Village in 2010. About 64.6% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The remaining 35.4% were rented. This means that most people in Lakeland Village own their homes.

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