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Lakewood

Wisconsin · 182 residents · 2.765 sq mi
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Lakewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 39% since 2023, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value is $221,900. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−39%since 2023
from 297 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 107 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+9%since 2023
from 55.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
162223284344405201020202024Lakewood
2024182
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.1%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.9%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.3%(46)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.2%(44)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,156 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,764
+12%since 2023
from $34,556 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+18%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services26.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $187,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
55.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+58%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other4.4%(8)
Diversity Score
14
−60%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Korean1.6%(3)
Ancestry
German46.7%(85)
Irish13.7%(25)
Norwegian10.4%(19)
American9.9%(18)
Dutch4.9%(9)
Russian3.8%(7)
Danish3.3%(6)
Polish3.3%(6)
Swedish3.3%(6)
Finnish2.7%(5)
English2.2%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.1%(2)
Hungarian1.1%(2)
Italian0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+14%since 2023
from 13.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
42.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37%(37)
Married59%(59)
Widowed2%(2)
Divorced2%(2)
Women 15+
Never married10.7%(8)
Married72%(54)
Widowed12%(9)
Divorced5.3%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, Wisconsin?

Lakewood, Wisconsin has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lakewood, Wisconsin earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lakewood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $221,900.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Wisconsin?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of people in Lakewood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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