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Lakewood

New York · 3,002 residents · 1.96 sq mi
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Lakewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,240. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,002
−8%since 2000
from 3,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lakewood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,240
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,777
+74%since 2000
from $24,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,666)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(88)
Asian2.8%(83)
Other3.5%(105)
Diversity Score23.4%(702)
Diversity Score
23
+351%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, New York?

Lakewood, New York has about 3,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakewood, New York earns about $52,240 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, New York?

About 35.6% 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 8.8% 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 562 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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