Lakeland, Minnesota
| Lakeland, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Nickname(s): The Lake City, The City Of God | |
 Location of the city of Lakeland within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 44°57′13″N 92°46′12″W / 44.95361°N 92.77000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,796 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,808 |
| • Density | 867.6/sq mi (335.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55043 |
| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-34622 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646406 |
| Website | lakelandmn.com |
Lakeland is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,796 at the 2010 census.
Lakeland was platted in 1849. The 1849 Captain John Oliver House, 1850 Mitchell Jackson Farmhouse, and 1858 John T. Cyphers House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.93 square miles (7.59 km2); 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2) is land and 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2) is water.Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Highway 95 are two of the main routes in the community. Lakeland is located in the St. Croix River Valley. The city of Hudson, Wisconsin is nearby.
Law Enforcement is provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Fire and Rescue services are provided by the Lower St Croix Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. The Lakeland Post Office serves the city of Lakeland and surrounding townships. Peter J. Morehead is the current Postmaster.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,796 people, 681 households, and 521 families residing in the city. The population density was 867.6 inhabitants per square mile (335.0/km2). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 351.7 per square mile (135.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
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