Editing Lakeland, Tennessee

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'''Lakeland''' is a city in [[Shelby County, Tennessee]], United States, and a part of the [[Memphis metropolitan area]]. The population was 12,430 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].

== History ==
Located in Shelby County, Tennessee, Lakeland is a thriving suburb of Memphis with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The city was officially incorporated in 1977, but its roots trace back to the early 1960s with the development of the Lakeland Amusement Park. This park, featuring attractions like the Huff 'n' Puff Railroad and a [[Ridable miniature railway|miniature railway]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Website with picture of Lakeland Amusement Park's smaller railroad |url=http://www.eshoa.info/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201192643/http://www.eshoa.info/index.html |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |access-date=January 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Allan Herschell catalog with model of Lakeland Amusement Park's smaller railroad listed |url=http://nyheritage.nnyln.net/cdm/compoundobject/collection/NYCSN/id/450 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203184133/http://nyheritage.nnyln.net/cdm/compoundobject/collection/NYCSN/id/450 |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |access-date=January 29, 2014}}</ref>  by the Allan Herschell Company, was built around what is now known as Garner Lake. Although the amusement park has since closed, it played a significant role in shaping the city's identity and growth.

Today, Lakeland is known for its commitment to preserving green spaces and fostering a family-friendly environment. The city is served by the Lakeland School System, which includes Lakeland Elementary School and Lakeland Preparatory School, emphasizing quality education for its residents . With its blend of historical charm and modern amenities, Lakeland continues to be a desirable place to live.

=== First Amendment Lawsuit ===
In June 2024, Lakeland resident and [[United States Navy|US Navy]] veteran Julie Pereira sued the city of Lakeland for violating her [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] rights when it fined Pereira hundreds of dollars for violating the city's regulation against [[Obscenity|obscene]] content on signs, after she displayed a political sign in her yard that read 'Fuck Em' Both 2024', referring to [[2024 United States presidential election|2024 US presidential election]] candidates [[Joe Biden]] and [[Donald Trump]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Matisse |first=Jonathan |date=2024-07-10 |title=A city's fine for a profane yard sign about Biden and Trump was unconstitutional, judge rules |url=https://apnews.com/article/profanity-political-sign-biden-trump-lawsuit-c0872df5d874ce587991d1c5a5cff31e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710213505/https://apnews.com/article/profanity-political-sign-biden-trump-lawsuit-c0872df5d874ce587991d1c5a5cff31e |archive-date=2024-07-10 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=[[Associated Press|AP News]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Jiménez |first=Jesus |date=2024-07-10 |title=City Illegally Fined Woman Over Profane Political Yard Sign, U.S. Judge Rules |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/tennessee-yard-sign-biden-trump.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711173205/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/tennessee-yard-sign-biden-trump.html |archive-date=2024-07-11 |access-date=2024-07-11 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In July 2024, US District Judge [[Mark Norris (judge)|Mark Norris]] ruled that Pereira's sign was not obscene and that it was unconstitutional for the city to regulate political points of view, citing as precedent the 1971 decision by the [[Supreme Court of the United States|US Supreme Court]] in the case of ''[[Cohen v. California]]'', and ordered the city to reimburse Pereira nearly $700 in fines and to pay her $31,000 in legal fees and $1 in damages.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== Geography ==
Lakeland is located at {{coord|35|13|50|N|89|44|25|W| region:US-TN_type:city(6862)}}. 
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|18.0|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|17.6|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}} (2.33%) is water.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1980= 612
|1990= 1204
|2000= 6862
|2010= 12430
|2020= 13904
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR9">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=March 4, 2012|title=Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=December 11, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:47&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Lakeland racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4740350&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 8, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|10,110
|72.71%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|1,372
|9.87%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|29
|0.21%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|771
|5.55%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|4
|0.03%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|642
|4.62%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|976
|7.02%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States Census]], there were 13,904 people, 4,148 households, and 3,322 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
Current population from the 2010 census is 12,430. At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 6,862 people, 2,748 households, and 2,025 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|389.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,904 housing units at an average density of {{convert|164.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 91.56% White, 5.22% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 2,748 households 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.0% of households were one person and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The median age was 35&nbsp;years. For every 100&nbsp;females there were 95.1&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females age&nbsp;18 and over, there were 94.5&nbsp;males.

The median household income was $58,897 and the median family income was $64,444. Males had a median income of $46,750 versus $32,366 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,956. About 2.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.4% of those under age&nbsp;18 and 2.8% of those age&nbsp;65 or over.

==Education==
Lakeland is served by the [[Lakeland School System]] (LSS) and [[Arlington Community Schools]].

Assigned schools are as follows:

Lakeland Elementary School (Grades K-4)

Lakeland Preparatory School (Grades 5–11)

[[Arlington High School (Tennessee)|Arlington High School]] (Grades 9–12)

''NOTE: Students in grade 12 living in Lakeland are zoned attend Arlington High School through an inter-local agreement with Arlington Community Schools.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lakelandk12.org/schools/ | title=Schools - Lakeland School System }}</ref>''

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==External links==
* Lakeland, Tennessee is at coordinates {{coord|35|13|50|N|89|44|25|W| region:US-TN_type:city(6862)}}.

{{Shelby County, Tennessee}}
{{Memphis, Tennessee}}

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[[Category:Cities in Tennessee]]
[[Category:Cities in Shelby County, Tennessee]]
[[Category:Memphis metropolitan area]]