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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lakewood

Colorado · 126,481 residents · 43.458 sq mi
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Lakewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,054. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $91,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

126,481
−12%vs 2000
vs 144,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,910 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
123K133K142K151K160K1990201020202024Lakewood
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,054
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,109 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,726
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,575 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $169,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$465
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
60.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
39.5% rent
2.7
−24%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(113,755)
Black1.3%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(20,949)
Asian2.7%(3,854)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(57,830)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(117,892)
Black0.8%(1,068)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(10,899)
Asian2.1%(2,623)
Other3.9%(4,898)
Diversity Score31.9%(40,410)
32
−20%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, Colorado?

Lakewood, Colorado has about 126,481 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Colorado?

The typical household in Lakewood, Colorado earns about $34,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, Colorado expensive?

In Lakewood, Colorado, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Colorado?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, Colorado?

About 7.6% of people in Lakewood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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