Lakewood is a neighborhood of 7,812 people in Long Beach. The typical home is worth $1,002,235. Households here earn about 63% more than in Long Beach as a whole. The median age is 45.4, about 6 years above the US median. The median household earns $142,622, about 73% above the national median. There are 7,735 people per square mile. 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
Land area
1.01 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(3,395)
Black12.7%(995)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(2,092)
Asian9.1%(712)
Other7.9%(618)
Diversity Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
