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Lakewood

California · 79,345 residents · 9.394 sq mi
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Lakewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $201,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,345
+8%since 1990
from 73,557 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,446 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 7,830 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+4%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K75K78K81K83K1990201020202024Lakewood
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,214
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,095
+27%since 1990
from $17,446 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $802 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−27%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(59,724)
Black3.6%(2,658)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(10,526)
Asian9.3%(6,875)
Diversity Score58.7%(43,169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(41,577)
Black7.1%(5,663)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(18,071)
Asian13.3%(10,548)
Diversity Score77.2%(61,289)
Diversity Score
77
+32%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, California?

Lakewood, California has about 79,345 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, California?

The typical household in Lakewood, California earns about $58,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, California expensive?

In Lakewood, California, the median home is worth about $201,800, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, California?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, California?

About 7.4% of people in Lakewood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,788 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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