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Lakewood

New York · 2,922 residents (2025 est.) · 1.96 sq mi
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Lakewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,557. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,957
−9%since 2000
from 3,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 1,552 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,922 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lakewood
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(148)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.8%(83)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(175)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(163)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(216)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(270)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(322)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.2%(271)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.7%(611)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414%(413)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(159)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,557
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,172
+88%since 2000
from $24,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−3%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,165)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(2,613)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(153)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other5%(147)
Diversity Score
27
+54%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(85)
Peruvian0.3%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(24)
Ancestry
English20.9%(619)
Swedish20.2%(596)
Italian17.9%(529)
German17.8%(525)
Irish15%(444)
Polish3.8%(113)
West Indian3.3%(98)
Jamaican3.3%(98)
Dutch2.2%(66)
American2.2%(64)
French1.6%(47)
Scottish1.1%(34)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.9%(27)
Croatian0.6%(19)
Hungarian0.6%(19)
Ukrainian0.6%(19)
Russian0.4%(11)
Welsh0.4%(11)
Austrian0.3%(9)
Danish0.3%(9)
Norwegian0.3%(9)
Finnish0.2%(6)
British0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.6%(509)
Married53.6%(707)
Widowed3%(40)
Divorced4.7%(62)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(274)
Married58.2%(717)
Widowed8.2%(101)
Divorced11.4%(141)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, New York?

Lakewood, New York has about 2,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakewood, New York earns about $67,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, New York expensive?

In Lakewood, New York, the median home is worth about $158,500, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, New York?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, New York?

About 11.6% of people in Lakewood, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 607 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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