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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakewood

Illinois · 2,337 residents · 4.587 sq mi
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Lakewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,172. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $286,800. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 139% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,337
+46%since 1990
from 1,603 in 1990
1990 – 2025
509 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 349 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+8%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lakewood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$111,172
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,059 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,579
+49%since 1990
from $29,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$286,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$975
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $725 in 1990
US average: $602
97.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.1% in 1990
2.6% rent
2.6
−6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,587)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score7.2%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,210)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(55)
Asian1.5%(36)
Diversity Score11.4%(266)
11
+58%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.3%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
−3%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lakewood, Illinois?

Lakewood, Illinois has about 2,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Illinois?

The typical household in Lakewood, Illinois earns about $111,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, Illinois expensive?

In Lakewood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $286,800, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Illinois?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, Illinois?

About 1.7% of people in Lakewood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 734 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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