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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakewood

South Carolina · 2,603 residents · 7.533 sq mi
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Lakewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,603
+4%vs 2009
vs 2,507 in 2009
2000 – 2024
346 / sq mi
+4%vs 2009
vs 333 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
34.4
−13%vs 2009
vs 39.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Lakewood
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,417
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $40,670 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$15,736
−25%vs 2009
vs $21,040 in 2009
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−13.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $71,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$537
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $537 in 2009
US average: $602
84.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 78.9% in 2009
15.3% rent
1.3
−25%vs 2009
vs 1.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(1,633)
Black23.3%(583)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(257)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,601)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,717)
Black31.3%(816)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,466)
56
−12%vs 2009
vs 64 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 20.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
−16.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lakewood, South Carolina?

Lakewood, South Carolina has about 2,603 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lakewood, South Carolina earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, South Carolina expensive?

In Lakewood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, South Carolina?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, South Carolina?

About 12.0% of people in Lakewood, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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