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Lakewood

Colorado · 142,980 residents · 43.458 sq mi
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Lakewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $237,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142,980
−1%since 2000
from 144,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,290 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
123K133K142K151K160K1990201020202024Lakewood
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,960
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,027
+17%since 2000
from $25,575 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(101,504)
Black1.3%(1,924)
Hispanic / Latino22%(31,467)
Asian3%(4,347)
Other2.6%(3,668)
Diversity Score55.7%(79,581)
Diversity Score
56
+39%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, Colorado?

Lakewood, Colorado has about 142,980 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Colorado?

The typical household in Lakewood, Colorado earns about $52,960 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 $237,300, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Colorado?

About 34.5% 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 11.7% of people in Lakewood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,499 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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