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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakewood

New Jersey · 36,065 residents · 7.079 sq mi
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Lakewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,769. Population has grown 38% since 1990. Median home value is $131,600. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,065
+38%since 1990
from 26,095 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,095 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 3,686 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.1
−19%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K35K48K61K74K1990201020202024Lakewood
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,769
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,802
+19%since 1990
from $9,905 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$809
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $537 in 1990
US average: $602
44.1%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
55.9% rent
4.3
−19%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(19,099)
Black19.1%(4,988)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(3,444)
Asian1.1%(289)
Diversity Score67%(17,495)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(24,625)
Black11.6%(4,181)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(6,381)
Asian0.9%(328)
Diversity Score59.1%(21,324)
59
−12%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, New Jersey?

Lakewood, New Jersey has about 36,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lakewood, New Jersey earns about $30,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, New Jersey expensive?

In Lakewood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, New Jersey?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, New Jersey?

About 29.1% of people in Lakewood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,970 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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