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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lakewood

Washington · 58,412 residents · 17.06 sq mi
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Lakewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

58,412
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 58,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,424 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
57K58K60K62K64K1990201020202024Lakewood
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,228
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,422 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,538
−34%vs 2000
vs $20,569 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $139,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$397
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $550 in 2000
US average: $450
47.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.7% in 2000
52.5% rent
3.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(35,829)
Black11.8%(6,890)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(4,941)
Asian8.8%(5,144)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(36,697)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(43,578)
Black12.6%(7,355)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,885)
Asian9.5%(5,564)
Other3.3%(1,915)
Diversity Score58.6%(34,226)
59
−7%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, Washington?

Lakewood, Washington has about 58,412 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Washington?

The typical household in Lakewood, Washington earns about $26,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, Washington expensive?

In Lakewood, Washington, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Washington?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, Washington?

About 16.0% of people in Lakewood, Washington 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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