The population and steets of West Lakeland City, Florida, are available from the U.S. Census Bureau. These data are current and accurate as of the 2000 census. In West Lakeland City, there are just over 4,000 residents. This is up 125 percent from the 1990 census. While West Lakeland Township is mainly rural, some people chose to live here for its proximity to Orlando and its many attractions.
In 2007, the city appointed a comprehensive planning committee. The group's goal was to create an update to the Comprehensive Plan and submit it to the Metro Council for review. Committee members included Councilmembers Richard Glasgow, Sharon Lee, Joe Paiement, Diane Wirth, Chris Wallberg, John Parotti, and Nick Vivian. The report was presented to the city council on January 13, 2009.
The population of West Lakeland City, Florida is primarily white. The proportion of seniors is relatively high. The proportion of married couples is large, but the number of people living with children under the age of 18 is small. The township has a slightly higher percentage of vacancies than average. The Census indicates there are at least one correctional facility in the area. Nevertheless, the city's steets and population are more diverse than the average.
A large part of Lakeland's housing stock is aging. Lakeland City needs to develop more affordable, rental housing. The city is over 95% developed. There aren't enough rental properties, senior housing, or affordable housing in the city. It also lacks land for development. Using existing parcels to build affordable housing, the city can make progress in its lifecycle housing goals.