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Lakewood

California · Long Beach · 7,812 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Lakewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,002,235. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Long Beach median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lakewood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,812
Population density
7,735 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,622
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,556
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,002,235
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,976
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(3,395)
Black12.7%(995)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(2,092)
Asian9.1%(712)
Other7.9%(618)
Diversity Score88.6%(6,920)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(3,395)
Black12.7%(995)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(2,092)
Asian9.1%(712)
Other7.9%(618)
Diversity Score88.6%(6,920)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
14.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California?

Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California has about 7,812 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California?

The typical household in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California earns about $142,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California expensive?

In Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,002,235, and the typical rent is about $1,976 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California?

About 5.1% of people in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, California 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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