Lakewood, CA

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Lakewood Overview

81,499
TOTAL POPULATION
39,978
MALE POPULATION
41,521
FEMALE POPULATION
96.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,086
PER CAPITA INCOME
$120,962
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,030
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,522
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
45,300
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lakewood Zip Codes

Lakewood Area Codes

Race in Lakewood

The most populous races in Lakewood are White / Caucasian (33,912 | 41.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29,060 | 35.7%), and Asian (15,282 | 18.8%).
Race in Lakewood
Race# Population% Population
Asian15,28218.8%
Black / African American7,1088.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific8121.0%
Hispanic or Latino29,06035.7%
Native / Alaskan6080.7%
White / Caucasian33,91241.6%
Two or more Races11,65514.3%
Some other Race12,12214.9%
Total81,499100.0%

Ancestry in Lakewood

The most populous ancestries reported in Lakewood are Mexican (22,873 | 28.1%), Korean (8,856 | 10.9%), German (6,128 | 7.5%), English (4,717 | 5.8%), and Irish (4,157 | 5.1%), together accounting for 57.4% of all Lakewood residents.
Ancestry in Lakewood
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5280.6%
American2,0732.5%
Apache90.0%
Arab5880.7%
Argentinean5420.7%
Armenian930.1%
Austrian360.0%
Bahamian90.0%
Basque290.0%
Belizean310.0%
Bhutanese1,1171.4%
Blackfeet420.1%
Bolivian130.0%
Brazilian360.0%
British4560.6%
Burmese1,3071.6%
Canadian1100.1%
Central American2,6343.2%
Central American Indian2400.3%
Cherokee1880.2%
Chilean730.1%
Choctaw690.1%
Colombian1790.2%
Comanche230.0%
Costa Rican1290.2%
Croatian360.0%
Cuban3460.4%
Czech1410.2%
Czechoslovakian320.0%
Danish4510.5%
Dominican400.1%
Dutch1,0021.2%
Eastern European1420.2%
Ecuadorian2400.3%
Egyptian370.1%
English4,7175.8%
Ethiopian3080.4%
European1,3361.6%
Filipino800.1%
Finnish980.1%
French1,1411.4%
French American Indian650.1%
French Canadian2130.3%
German6,1287.5%
Greek1720.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2080.3%
Guatemalan9881.2%
Guyanese110.0%
Haitian430.1%
Honduran3940.5%
Hungarian1510.2%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)2,4753.0%
Iranian1420.2%
Irish4,1575.1%
Israeli300.0%
Italian2,7863.4%
Jamaican470.1%
Japanese2,5483.1%
Jordanian20.0%
Korean8,85610.9%
Laotian2040.3%
Lebanese2560.3%
Lithuanian70.0%
Malaysian730.1%
Mexican22,87328.1%
Mexican American Indian3760.5%
Mongolian190.0%
Moroccan380.1%
Native Hawaiian3650.4%
Navajo640.1%
Nicaraguan740.1%
Nigerian1050.1%
Northern European1470.2%
Norwegian7760.9%
Pakistani7811.0%
Palestinian470.1%
Panamanian420.1%
Pennsylvania German60.0%
Peruvian2090.3%
Pima110.0%
Polish1,1831.5%
Portuguese5140.6%
Puerto Rican4930.6%
Romanian1680.2%
Russian5180.6%
Salvadoran9601.2%
Samoan5780.7%
Scandinavian1700.2%
Scotch-Irish3180.4%
Scottish7971.0%
Seminole200.0%
Serbian920.1%
Slavic240.0%
South American1,3411.7%
South American Indian400.1%
Spaniard5420.7%
Spanish930.1%
Sri Lankan8781.1%
Subsaharan African9411.1%
Swedish5740.7%
Swiss1270.2%
Syrian1070.1%
Thai4610.6%
Tongan2590.3%
Turkish180.0%
Ukrainian420.1%
Venezuelan280.0%
Vietnamese680.1%
Welsh4130.5%
Yakama40.0%
Yaqui220.0%
Yugoslavian80.0%
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Immigrants in Lakewood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lakewood came from Asia (8,964 | 11.0%), South Eastern Asia (6,909 | 8.5%), Latin America (6,610 | 8.1%), Central America (5,887 | 7.2%), and Philippines (4,640 | 5.7%), together accounting for 40.5% of all Lakewood residents.
Immigrants in Lakewood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2540.3%
Argentina2030.3%
Armenia100.0%
Asia8,96411.0%
Australia50.0%
Austria340.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh700.1%
Belize500.1%
Bolivia150.0%
Brazil800.1%
Cambodia1,2421.5%
Cameroon120.0%
Canada2060.3%
Caribbean1940.2%
Central America5,8877.2%
China7570.9%
Colombia1200.2%
Costa Rica480.1%
Cuba1290.2%
Dominican Republic140.0%
Eastern Africa1360.2%
Eastern Asia1,4941.8%
Eastern Europe2360.3%
Ecuador330.0%
Egypt370.1%
El Salvador5240.6%
England480.1%
Ethiopia1240.2%
Europe7801.0%
Fiji400.1%
France300.0%
Germany1150.1%
Greece200.0%
Guatemala4840.6%
Guyana110.0%
Honduras940.1%
Hong Kong520.1%
India1300.2%
Indonesia750.1%
Iran750.1%
Ireland250.0%
Israel520.1%
Italy70.0%
Jamaica260.0%
Japan1050.1%
Jordan90.0%
Korea6320.8%
Kuwait20.0%
Latin America6,6108.1%
Lebanon110.0%
Malaysia210.0%
Mexico4,6085.7%
Middle Africa120.0%
Nepal470.1%
Netherlands1600.2%
Nicaragua540.1%
Nigeria580.1%
Northern Africa370.1%
Northern Europe1390.2%
Oceania3150.4%
Panama250.0%
Peru390.1%
Philippines4,6405.7%
Poland740.1%
Portugal60.0%
Romania1290.2%
Russia10.0%
Scotland50.0%
Singapore250.0%
South Africa110.0%
South America5290.6%
South Central Asia3930.5%
South Eastern Asia6,9098.5%
Southern Europe660.1%
Spain330.0%
Sri Lanka710.1%
Sweden170.0%
Syria480.1%
Taiwan2090.3%
Thailand4780.6%
Trinidad and Tobago160.0%
Turkey110.0%
Venezuela280.0%
Vietnam4280.5%
Western Africa580.1%
Western Asia1510.2%
Western Europe3390.4%
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Sex and Age in Lakewood

Sex and Age in Lakewood

The most populous age groups in Lakewood are 35 to 39 Years (3,392 | 8.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (3,294 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,757 (6.9%)2,249 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years2,546 (6.4%)2,009 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years2,322 (5.8%)2,329 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,227 (5.6%)2,148 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,789 (7.0%)2,627 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,681 (6.7%)3,089 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,178 (8.0%)3,229 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years3,392 (8.5%)2,988 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years2,842 (7.1%)2,812 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,305 (5.8%)2,918 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years2,496 (6.2%)2,634 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,671 (6.7%)3,294 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,864 (7.2%)2,605 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years1,563 (3.9%)2,343 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years1,251 (3.1%)1,414 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years924 (2.3%)1,019 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years549 (1.4%)850 (2.1%)
85 Years and over621 (1.5%)964 (2.3%)
Total39,978 (100.0%)41,521 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lakewood

Median Family Size in Lakewood

The median family size in Lakewood is 3.49 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,981 | 72.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,651 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lakewood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,981 (72.9%)3.56
Single Male/Father1,651 (8.0%)3.22
Single Female/Mother3,907 (19.0%)3.33
Total Families20,539 (100.0%)3.49

Median Household Size in Lakewood

The median household size in Lakewood is 3.08 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,907 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (5,849 | 22.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lakewood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,981 (56.8%)3.59
Single Male/Father1,651 (6.3%)3.49
Single Female/Mother3,907 (14.8%)3.60
Non-family5,849 (22.2%)1.32
Total Households26,388 (100.0%)3.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakewood

Out of a total of 26,388 households in Lakewood, 20,539 (77.8%) are family households, while 5,849 (22.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,543, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,488.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,488 (17.0%)
2-Person Households6,543 (24.8%)1,054 (4.0%)
3-Person Households5,060 (19.2%)268 (1.0%)
4-Person Households5,356 (20.3%)36 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,170 (8.2%)3 (0.0%)
6-Person Households910 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households500 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,539 (77.8%)5,849 (22.2%)

Female Fertility in Lakewood

Fertility by Age in Lakewood

Average fertility rate in Lakewood is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years47 (4.1%)22.0
20 to 34 years687 (60.2%)77.0
35 to 50 years407 (35.7%)44.0
Total1,141 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakewood

74.9% of women with births (1,141) in Lakewood are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years544 (79.2%)143 (20.8%)
35 to 50 years311 (76.4%)96 (23.6%)
Total855 (74.9%)286 (25.1%)

Fertility by Education in Lakewood

Average fertility rate in Lakewood is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 109.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School70 (6.1%)29.0
High School Diploma100 (8.8%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree348 (30.5%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree376 (33.0%)74.0
Graduate Degree247 (21.6%)109.0
Total1,141 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakewood

25.1% of women with births in Lakewood are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 59.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School59 (84.3%)11 (15.7%)
High School Diploma41 (41.0%)59 (59.0%)
College or Associate's Degree201 (57.8%)147 (42.2%)
Bachelor's Degree331 (88.0%)45 (12.0%)
Graduate Degree223 (90.3%)24 (9.7%)
Total855 (74.9%)286 (25.1%)

Income in Lakewood

Income Overview in Lakewood

Per Capita Income in Lakewood is $43,086, while median incomes of families and households are $120,962 and $113,030 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income81,499$43,086
Median Family Income20,539$120,962
Mean Family Income20,539$140,091
Median Household Income26,388$113,030
Mean Household Income26,388$129,703
Income Deficit20,539$11,522
Wage / Income Gap (%)81,49917.72%
Wage / Income Gap ($)81,49982.28¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index81,4990.38

Earnings by Sex in Lakewood

Average Earnings in Lakewood are $53,114, $57,570 for men and $47,367 for women, a difference of 17.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Lakewood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male23,196 (51.1%)$57,570
Female22,196 (48.9%)$47,367
Total45,392 (100.0%)$53,114

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakewood

The most common earnings brackets in Lakewood are $100,000+ for men (5,813 | 25.1%) and $100,000+ for women (3,625 | 16.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakewood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less742 (3.2%)786 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999444 (1.9%)639 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499650 (2.8%)824 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999432 (1.9%)505 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499611 (2.6%)822 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999502 (2.2%)596 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499551 (2.4%)509 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999359 (1.5%)487 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499392 (1.7%)437 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999431 (1.9%)762 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999905 (3.9%)1,082 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999933 (4.0%)1,264 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999905 (3.9%)957 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,045 (4.5%)910 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,122 (4.8%)969 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999859 (3.7%)722 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,946 (8.4%)1,771 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,561 (6.7%)1,532 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,993 (12.9%)2,997 (13.5%)
$100,000+5,813 (25.1%)3,625 (16.3%)
Total23,196 (100.0%)22,196 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

Average earnings in Lakewood are $65,569 for men and $55,064 for women, a difference of 16.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,404, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,602. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,490, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,468.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,602$24,468
High School Diploma$51,905$36,799
College or Associate's Degree$63,158$46,181
Bachelor's Degree$80,496$68,897
Graduate Degree$103,404$93,490
Total$65,569$55,064

Family Income in Lakewood

Family Income Brackets in Lakewood

According to the Lakewood family income data, there are 4,970 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 226 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lakewood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003291.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992261.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994932.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995132.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1095.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992,21810.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,06014.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994,97024.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,51217.1%
$200,000+4,10820.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakewood

6-person families (846 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Lakewood with $158,631 per family, while 2-person families (6,954 | 33.9%) have the highest median income of $48,226 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakewood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,954 (33.9%)$96,453
3-Person Families5,333 (26.0%)$125,765
4-Person Families4,908 (23.9%)$141,433
5-Person Families2,095 (10.2%)$141,506
6-Person Families846 (4.1%)$158,631
7+ Person Families403 (2.0%)$154,688
Total20,539 (100.0%)$120,962

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakewood

The median family income in Lakewood is $120,962, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,389) having the highest median family income of $161,328, while families with no earners (2,240) have the lowest median family income of $46,290, accounting for 21.4% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakewood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,240 (10.9%)$46,290
1 Earner5,083 (24.7%)$90,855
2 Earners8,827 (43.0%)$142,301
3+ Earners4,389 (21.4%)$161,328
Total20,539 (100.0%)$120,962

Household Income in Lakewood

Household Income Brackets in Lakewood

With 6,280 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lakewood, accounting for 23.8% of all households. In contrast, only 528 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lakewood
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006862.6%
$10,000 to $14,9995282.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0033.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1874.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6106.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,90311.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993,56213.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,28023.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,01115.2%
$200,000+4,59217.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lakewood

The median household income in Lakewood is $113,030, with the highest median household income of $136,518 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,927 households (33.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,313, with 342 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lakewood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years342 (1.3%)$60,313
25 to 44 Years8,927 (33.8%)$136,518
45 to 64 Years11,022 (41.8%)$117,628
65+ Years6,097 (23.1%)$65,385
Total26,388 (100.0%)$113,030

Poverty in Lakewood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood

With 5.1% poverty level for males and 6.8% for females among the residents of Lakewood, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (9.0%) and 57 females (12.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years148 (5.5%)218 (9.7%)
5 Years64 (9.0%)57 (12.7%)
6 to 11 Years192 (6.9%)98 (3.8%)
12 to 14 Years89 (6.5%)136 (10.3%)
15 Years25 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (4.9%)46 (5.6%)
18 to 24 Years257 (6.6%)372 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Years216 (3.7%)333 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years176 (2.8%)383 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years175 (3.6%)374 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years299 (5.4%)268 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years249 (8.8%)305 (8.1%)
75 Years and over99 (4.7%)251 (8.9%)
Total2,029 (5.1%)2,841 (6.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood

According to the poverty statistics in Lakewood, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,563 (94.5%)2,030 (90.3%)
5 Years646 (91.0%)393 (87.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,573 (93.1%)2,463 (96.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,272 (93.5%)1,178 (89.6%)
15 Years278 (91.7%)561 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years771 (95.1%)773 (94.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,644 (93.4%)3,021 (89.0%)
25 to 34 Years5,643 (96.3%)5,985 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,058 (97.2%)5,417 (93.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,626 (96.4%)5,178 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,236 (94.6%)5,631 (95.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,565 (91.1%)3,452 (91.9%)
75 Years and over1,995 (95.3%)2,582 (91.1%)
Total37,870 (94.9%)38,664 (93.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakewood

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lakewood show that 2.6% or 392 of the total 14,981 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 240 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakewood
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,897 (97.1%)240 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children5,937 (97.5%)152 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children709 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,589 (97.4%)392 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakewood

According to the poverty data in Lakewood, 6.8% or 112 single-father households and 9.1% or 354 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (50.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakewood
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)79 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children82 (13.6%)245 (16.8%)
3 or 4 Children30 (50.8%)20 (7.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total112 (6.8%)354 (9.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakewood

The poverty data for Lakewood shows that 392 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 466 of the single-parent households (8.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 240 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakewood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children240 (2.9%)79 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children152 (2.5%)327 (15.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)50 (14.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total392 (2.6%)466 (8.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Lakewood

Employment by Class of Employer in Lakewood

Among the 41,402 employed individuals in Lakewood, private company employees (28,638 | 69.2%), local government employees (5,112 | 12.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,657 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lakewood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28,63869.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8091.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7704.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,6576.4%
Local Government Employees5,11212.3%
State Government Employees1,4113.4%
Federal Government Employees9402.3%
Unpaid Family Workers650.2%
Total41,402100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lakewood

According to the labor force statistics for Lakewood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (66,422), 68.2% or 45,300 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 2,582 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.5% or 5,926 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.4% or 298 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,130 (32.2%)298 (26.4%)
20 to 24 Years4,143 (76.5%)348 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years4,858 (84.2%)578 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Years5,926 (92.5%)361 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,626 (88.3%)351 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,914 (86.1%)250 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years4,533 (76.0%)181 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years3,489 (63.8%)119 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,459 (22.2%)70 (4.8%)
75 Years and over192 (3.9%)7 (3.7%)
Total45,300 (68.2%)2,582 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

According to labor force statistics for Lakewood, 83.4% of individuals (38,362) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (45,998) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,841 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 14,623 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 648 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,610 (70.2%)227 (6.1%)
High School Diploma7,124 (75.7%)856 (9.1%)
College / Associate Degree14,002 (84.8%)644 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,623 (89.4%)540 (3.3%)
Total38,362 (83.4%)2,208 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lakewood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakewood are Community & Social Service (5,272 | 12.4%), Management (4,230 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,835 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,815 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (2,657 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lakewood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakewood, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.2%), Computers & Mathematics (74.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (82.9%), Health Technologists (79.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,302 (54.4%)1,928 (45.6%)
Business & Financial1,181 (50.7%)1,146 (49.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,995 (70.4%)840 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics942 (74.6%)320 (25.4%)
Architecture & Engineering981 (85.2%)171 (14.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science72 (17.1%)349 (82.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,602 (30.4%)3,670 (69.6%)
Education, Arts & Media367 (25.7%)1,063 (74.3%)
Legal Services & Support210 (60.9%)135 (39.1%)
Education Instruction & Library570 (21.4%)2,087 (78.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment455 (54.2%)385 (45.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating680 (24.2%)2,135 (75.8%)
Health Technologists378 (20.4%)1,473 (79.6%)
Total (Category)7,760 (44.4%)9,719 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lakewood are Food Preparation & Serving (2,037 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (1,440 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (1,347 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,246 | 2.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (867 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Lakewood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lakewood, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (80.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (75.1%), and Security & Protection (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.3%), Personal Care & Service (65.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support292 (21.7%)1,055 (78.3%)
Security & Protection981 (68.1%)459 (31.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention530 (75.1%)176 (24.9%)
Law Enforcement451 (61.4%)283 (38.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving928 (45.6%)1,109 (54.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance696 (80.3%)171 (19.7%)
Personal Care & Service427 (34.3%)819 (65.7%)
Total (Category)3,324 (47.9%)3,613 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lakewood are Office & Administration (5,704 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (4,594 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lakewood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,226 (48.4%)2,368 (51.5%)
Office & Administration1,674 (29.3%)4,030 (70.7%)
Total (Category)3,900 (37.9%)6,398 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lakewood are Construction & Extraction (1,552 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,081 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (183 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lakewood

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry150 (82.0%)33 (18.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,534 (98.8%)18 (1.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,029 (95.2%)52 (4.8%)
Total (Category)2,713 (96.3%)103 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lakewood are Production (1,980 | 4.6%), Material Moving (1,653 | 3.9%), and Transportation (1,477 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lakewood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,626 (82.1%)354 (17.9%)
Transportation1,292 (87.5%)185 (12.5%)
Material Moving1,282 (77.6%)371 (22.4%)
Total (Category)4,200 (82.2%)910 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood

Employment Industries in Lakewood

The major employment industries in Lakewood include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,155 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (4,820 | 11.3%), Educational Services (4,242 | 10.0%), Manufacturing (4,222 | 9.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,995 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Lakewood

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood

The Lakewood industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (91.3%), and Construction (83.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (82.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), and Educational Services (65.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting291 (81.1%)68 (18.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,110 (83.1%)428 (16.9%)
Manufacturing2,967 (70.3%)1,255 (29.7%)
Wholesale Trade702 (57.4%)521 (42.6%)
Retail Trade2,487 (51.6%)2,333 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,208 (73.7%)787 (26.3%)
Utilities408 (91.3%)39 (8.7%)
Information494 (74.3%)171 (25.7%)
Finance & Insurance637 (38.2%)1,032 (61.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing312 (50.7%)303 (49.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,632 (58.3%)1,169 (41.7%)
Enterprise Management14 (17.1%)68 (82.9%)
Administrative & Support1,080 (77.6%)311 (22.4%)
Educational Services1,445 (34.1%)2,797 (65.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,336 (21.7%)4,819 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation574 (43.9%)734 (56.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,374 (48.2%)1,477 (51.8%)
Public Administration1,041 (47.9%)1,132 (52.1%)
Total21,897 (51.3%)20,743 (48.6%)

Education in Lakewood

School Enrollment in Lakewood

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,568 students in Lakewood are college / undergraduate (5,468 | 27.9%), high school (3,600 | 18.4%), and middle school (3,599 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Lakewood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2756.5%
Kindergarten8494.3%
Elementary School3,24716.6%
Middle School3,59918.4%
High School3,60018.4%
College / Undergraduate5,46827.9%
Graduate / Professional1,5307.8%
Total19,568100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakewood

Out of a total of 19,568 students who are enrolled in schools in Lakewood, 3,894 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 15,674 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 599 (71.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,475 (93.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakewood
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds243 (28.9%)599 (71.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,219 (77.7%)923 (22.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,975 (86.8%)603 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,206 (90.0%)244 (10.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,475 (93.4%)104 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,036 (88.0%)277 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,478 (67.6%)709 (32.4%)
35 Years and over1,037 (70.2%)440 (29.8%)
Total15,674 (80.1%)3,894 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakewood

Business (4,007 | 20.1%), science & technology (2,296 | 11.5%), liberal arts & history (1,685 | 8.5%), engineering (1,604 | 8.1%), and social sciences (1,592 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 19,932 individuals in Lakewood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakewood
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7813.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9394.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2831.4%
Psychology1,0335.2%
Social Sciences1,5928.0%
Engineering1,6048.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2511.3%
Science & Technology2,29611.5%
Business4,00720.1%
Education1,4957.5%
Literature & Languages7283.6%
Liberal Arts & History1,6858.5%
Visual & Performing Arts7303.7%
Communications9204.6%
Arts & Humanities1,5888.0%
Total19,932100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lakewood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakewood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lakewood are males with 2 vehicles (7,522, accounting for 35.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,974, making up 37.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakewood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle318 (1.5%)403 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle1,630 (7.6%)2,080 (10.4%)
2 Vehicles7,522 (35.3%)6,974 (34.7%)
3 Vehicles6,589 (30.9%)5,918 (29.5%)
4 Vehicles3,292 (15.5%)3,049 (15.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,946 (9.1%)1,658 (8.3%)
Total21,297 (100.0%)20,082 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lakewood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lakewood are 30 to 34 minutes (6,688 commuters, 17.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,921 commuters, 15.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (5,153 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Lakewood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1640.4%
5 to 9 Minutes2,3916.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,5049.4%
15 to 19 Minutes5,15313.8%
20 to 24 Minutes5,92115.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2,2296.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6,68817.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,4333.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8715.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4,13111.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7847.4%
90 or more Minutes1,1113.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lakewood

The most common commute times in Lakewood are 30 to 34 minutes (3,862 commuters, 19.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,968 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lakewood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes112 (0.6%)52 (0.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,094 (5.6%)1,297 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,674 (8.5%)1,830 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,458 (12.5%)2,695 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,953 (15.0%)2,968 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,258 (6.4%)971 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,862 (19.7%)2,826 (15.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes636 (3.2%)797 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes880 (4.5%)991 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,147 (10.9%)1,984 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,794 (9.1%)990 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes756 (3.8%)355 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakewood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lakewood are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,593, 13.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,947, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakewood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,751 (8.9%)1,014 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,090 (5.6%)705 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,615 (8.2%)730 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,837 (9.4%)1,476 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,668 (8.5%)1,648 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,593 (13.2%)2,947 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,225 (6.2%)1,496 (8.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,638 (8.4%)1,928 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM619 (3.2%)833 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,500 (7.6%)1,526 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM623 (3.2%)864 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM359 (1.8%)564 (3.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,518 (7.7%)1,066 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,588 (8.1%)959 (5.4%)
Total19,624 (100.0%)17,756 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lakewood

Occupancy by Ownership in Lakewood

Of the total 26,388 dwellings in Lakewood, owner-occupied units account for 18,915 (71.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,473 (28.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lakewood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18,91571.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,47328.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units26,388100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakewood

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakewood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,48817.0%
2-Person Household7,59728.8%
3-Person Household5,32820.2%
4+ Person Household8,97534.0%
Total Housing Units26,388100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakewood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakewood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,031 (67.5%)1,457 (32.5%)
2-Person Household5,507 (72.5%)2,090 (27.5%)
3-Person Household3,779 (70.9%)1,549 (29.1%)
4+ Person Household6,598 (73.5%)2,377 (26.5%)
Total Housing Units18,915 (71.7%)7,473 (28.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,008 (58.8%)705 (41.2%)
High School Diploma3,071 (63.5%)1,768 (36.5%)
College/Associate Degree7,273 (73.4%)2,638 (26.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,563 (76.2%)2,362 (23.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakewood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakewood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,64413.8%
35 to 44 Years5,62521.3%
45 to 54 Years4,89318.5%
55 to 64 Years6,12923.2%
65 to 74 Years3,66113.9%
75 to 84 Years1,5966.0%
85 Years and Over8403.2%
Total26,388100.0%

Housing Finances in Lakewood

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakewood

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakewood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied18,915 (71.7%)$126,464
Renter-Occupied7,473 (28.3%)$84,940
Average26,388 (100.0%)$113,030

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakewood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakewood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000268 (1.4%)157 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999131 (0.7%)121 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999312 (1.7%)220 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999222 (1.2%)158 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999429 (2.3%)185 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999595 (3.2%)590 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999963 (5.1%)648 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,886 (10.0%)1,026 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,281 (12.1%)1,294 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,425 (23.4%)1,861 (24.9%)
$150,000 or more7,403 (39.1%)1,213 (16.2%)
Total18,915 (100.0%)7,473 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakewood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakewood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300397 (2.1%)75 (1.0%)
$300 to $4991,589 (8.4%)15 (0.2%)
$500 to $7992,363 (12.5%)27 (0.4%)
$800 to $999749 (4.0%)54 (0.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,370 (7.2%)975 (13.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,571 (8.3%)1,662 (22.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,345 (12.4%)1,799 (24.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,844 (15.0%)1,878 (25.1%)
$3,000 or more5,687 (30.1%)811 (10.8%)
Total18,915 (100.0%)7,473 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lakewood

Housing Structures in Lakewood

Housing Structures in Lakewood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21,02379.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,1494.3%
2 Unit Apartments940.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3841.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8803.3%
10 or more Apartments2,69610.2%
Mobile Home / Other1620.6%
Total26,388100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakewood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakewood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached17,763 (84.5%)3,260 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached788 (68.6%)361 (31.4%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (9.6%)85 (90.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments47 (12.2%)337 (87.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments33 (3.7%)847 (96.3%)
10 or more Apartments187 (6.9%)2,509 (93.1%)
Mobile Home / Other88 (54.3%)74 (45.7%)
Total18,915 (71.7%)7,473 (28.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakewood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakewood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room106 (0.6%)269 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms434 (2.3%)1,330 (17.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,810 (36.0%)4,090 (54.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,716 (46.1%)1,505 (20.1%)
8 or more Rooms2,849 (15.1%)279 (3.7%)
Total18,915 (100.0%)7,473 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakewood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakewood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15,401 (81.4%)4,449 (59.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas189 (1.0%)192 (2.6%)
Electricity2,745 (14.5%)2,190 (29.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels232 (1.2%)31 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used348 (1.8%)611 (8.2%)
Total18,915 (100.0%)7,473 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakewood

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakewood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle568 (3.0%)426 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle3,126 (16.5%)2,215 (29.6%)
2 Vehicles7,395 (39.1%)2,921 (39.1%)
3 or more Vehicles7,826 (41.4%)1,911 (25.6%)
Total18,915 (100.0%)7,473 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lakewood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lakewood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,49213,423
Median Property Value$673,200$704,400
Median Household Income$82,767$6,196
Monthly Housing Costs$597$5,659
Real Estate Taxes$3,743$111

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00077 (1.4%)86 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999102 (1.9%)119 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999101 (1.8%)74 (0.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999480 (8.7%)807 (6.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,866 (52.2%)6,880 (51.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,447 (26.4%)4,899 (36.5%)
$1,000,000 or more419 (7.6%)558 (4.2%)
Total5,492 (100.0%)13,423 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000262 (4.8%)148 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999546 (9.9%)137 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999292 (5.3%)417 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999575 (10.5%)303 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999757 (13.8%)388 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999861 (15.7%)1,129 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999992 (18.1%)1,420 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more1,207 (22.0%)3,433 (25.6%)
Total5,492 (100.0%)13,423 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakewood

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakewood
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x211 (3.8%)141,637 (1,055.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x303 (5.5%)651 (4.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x546 (9.9%)1,624 (12.1%)
4.0x or more4,333 (78.9%)2,093 (15.6%)
Total5,492 (100.0%)13,423 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80069 (1.3%)63 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499591 (10.8%)184 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,660 (84.9%)357 (2.7%)
Total5,492 (100.0%)13,423 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,100 (98.6%)88 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years11,236 (97.0%)347 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years6,764 (93.2%)497 (6.8%)
26 to 34 Years10,260 (92.6%)823 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years11,390 (94.7%)644 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years9,819 (94.8%)534 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years10,684 (93.4%)750 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,471 (98.5%)100 (1.5%)
75 Years and older4,896 (99.4%)31 (0.6%)
Total77,620 (95.3%)3,814 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakewood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,100 (98.6%)88 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,236 (97.0%)347 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,764 (93.2%)497 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakewood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,665 (89.5%)431 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,645 (93.4%)399 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,595 (92.8%)590 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,955 (97.0%)313 (3.0%)
$100,000 and over50,604 (96.1%)2,072 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakewood

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,686 (27.3%)4,777 (77.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,624 (22.7%)9,251 (79.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,585 (21.8%)5,331 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,929 (17.4%)8,609 (77.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,665 (13.8%)10,101 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,300 (12.6%)8,848 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,820 (15.9%)9,197 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,045 (92.0%)2,976 (45.3%)
75 Years and over4,851 (98.5%)1,902 (38.6%)
Total23,505 (28.9%)60,992 (74.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakewood

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (2.7%)46 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years258 (4.3%)136 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years458 (4.7%)327 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,202 (7.2%)1,388 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years607 (21.6%)687 (18.3%)
75 Years and over1,083 (51.7%)1,427 (50.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lakewood

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.8%)46 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.7%)40 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years246 (1.5%)217 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years215 (7.6%)83 (2.2%)
75 Years and over698 (33.3%)462 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (1.8%)46 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.2%)17 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years173 (1.8%)10 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years196 (1.2%)344 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years64 (2.3%)141 (3.7%)
75 Years and over314 (15.0%)234 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years233 (3.9%)99 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years247 (2.5%)256 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years460 (2.8%)282 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years118 (4.2%)150 (4.0%)
75 Years and over382 (18.2%)595 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (0.2%)12 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years90 (0.9%)33 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years549 (3.3%)689 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years311 (11.1%)510 (13.6%)
75 Years and over649 (31.0%)1,140 (40.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (1.0%)12 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years80 (0.8%)54 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years155 (0.9%)217 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years121 (4.3%)151 (4.0%)
75 Years and over450 (21.5%)471 (16.6%)

Technology Access in Lakewood

Computing Device Access in Lakewood

Computing Device Access in Lakewood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23,03087.3%
Smartphone24,48892.8%
Tablet18,42969.8%
No Computing Device9823.7%
Total26,388100.0%

Internet Access in Lakewood

Internet Access in Lakewood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1010.4%
Broadband Home21,60881.9%
Cellular Data Only1,8867.1%
Satellite Internet3,24412.3%
No Internet1,8046.8%
Total26,388100.0%

Lakewood Summary

Lakewood is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is situated in the southeastern corner of the county, just south of Long Beach and east of Cerritos. As of the 2010 census, the population of Lakewood was 80,048, making it the third largest city in Los Angeles County.

History

The area that is now Lakewood was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers in the late 1700s. The area was part of the Rancho Los Alamitos, which was granted to Manuel Nieto in 1795. In the early 1900s, the area was developed as a farming community, and in 1954, the City of Lakewood was incorporated.

Geography

Lakewood is located at 33°49'N 118°7'W (33.817, -118.117). It is situated in the southeastern corner of Los Angeles County, just south of Long Beach and east of Cerritos. The city covers an area of 9.5 square miles, with a population density of 8,400 people per square mile.
The city is bordered by Long Beach to the west, Bellflower to the north, Cerritos to the east, and Hawaiian Gardens to the south. The Los Angeles River runs through the city, and there are several parks and recreational areas, including Lakewood Park, Del Valle Park, and Mayfair Park.

Economy

Lakewood is a primarily residential city, and the economy is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large employers, including Boeing, St. Joseph Medical Center, and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and malls, including Lakewood Center, Long Beach Towne Center, and Cerritos Towne Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lakewood was 80,048, with a population density of 8,400 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 16.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,845, and the median income for a family was $68,921. The per capita income for the city was $27,837. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lakewood?
Total Population of Lakewood is 81,499.
What is the Total Male Population of Lakewood?
Total Male Population of Lakewood is 39,978.
What is the Total Female Population of Lakewood?
Total Female Population of Lakewood is 41,521.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lakewood?
There are 96.28 Males per 100 Females in Lakewood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lakewood?
There are 103.86 Females per 100 Males in Lakewood.
What is the Median Population Age in Lakewood?
Median Population Age in Lakewood is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lakewood
Average Family Size in Lakewood is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lakewood
Average Household Size in Lakewood is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lakewood?
Per Capita income in Lakewood is $43,086.
What is the Median Family Income in Lakewood?
Median Family Income in Lakewood is $120,962.
What is the Median Household income in Lakewood?
Median Household Income in Lakewood is $113,030.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lakewood?
Income or Wage Gap in Lakewood is 17.7%.
Women in Lakewood earn 82.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lakewood?
Family Income Deficit in Lakewood is $11,522.
Families that are below poverty line in Lakewood earn $11,522 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lakewood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lakewood is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lakewood?
There are 45,300 People in the Labor Forcein in Lakewood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lakewood?
68.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Lakewood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lakewood?
Unemployment Rate in Lakewood is 5.7%.