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Lakewood

South Carolina · 2,810 residents · 7.533 sq mi
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Lakewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $207,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 197%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,810
+8%since 2000
from 2,603 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+28%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Lakewood
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,148
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,356
+118%since 2000
from $15,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
+197%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+163%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,717)
Black31.3%(816)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(1,466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,640)
Black33.5%(942)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(97)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,800)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, South Carolina?

Lakewood, South Carolina has about 2,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakewood, South Carolina earns about $60,148 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 $207,600, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, South Carolina?

About 16.2% 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 14.1% of people in Lakewood, South Carolina 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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