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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lakewood

New York · 3,564 residents · 1.96 sq mi
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Lakewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,933. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $56,700. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,564
+9%vs 2000
vs 3,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,818 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 43.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lakewood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,933
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,364 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,284
−34%vs 2000
vs $24,566 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$420
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
1.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.2%(169)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,413)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian4%(142)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(430)
12
+133%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.0%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.9%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lakewood, New York?

Lakewood, New York has about 3,564 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lakewood, New York earns about $33,933 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, New York?

About 23.0% 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 3.8% of people in Lakewood, New York 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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