City of Lakeland
The town is located near the Banks Lake, a 3,900-acre lake that includes the Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The lake consists of a mixture of open water and marshes.
According to 2000 Census, the City of Lakeland had a population of 2,730 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 10.7%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.
