Lakewood, NJ

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Lakewood Overview

68,555
TOTAL POPULATION
35,355
MALE POPULATION
33,200
FEMALE POPULATION
106.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
17.5
MEDIAN AGE
5.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,817
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,396
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,826
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,936
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
19,611
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lakewood Zip Codes

Lakewood Area Codes

Race in Lakewood

The most populous races in Lakewood are White / Caucasian (60,216 | 87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8,010 | 11.7%), and Some other Race (3,682 | 5.4%).
Race in Lakewood
Race# Population% Population
Asian4840.7%
Black / African American1,2031.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,01011.7%
Native / Alaskan3290.5%
White / Caucasian60,21687.8%
Two or more Races2,6333.8%
Some other Race3,6825.4%
Total68,555100.0%

Ancestry in Lakewood

The most populous ancestries reported in Lakewood are American (11,756 | 17.2%), Polish (4,391 | 6.4%), European (3,392 | 5.0%), Mexican (3,279 | 4.8%), and Dominican (2,316 | 3.4%), together accounting for 36.7% of all Lakewood residents.
Ancestry in Lakewood
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.0%
American11,75617.2%
Arab8211.2%
Argentinean310.1%
Austrian3450.5%
Barbadian150.0%
Belgian680.1%
Bhutanese290.0%
Brazilian910.1%
British810.1%
Burmese150.0%
Canadian2660.4%
Central American5220.8%
Central American Indian290.0%
Colombian570.1%
Costa Rican130.0%
Cuban480.1%
Czech4620.7%
Czechoslovakian620.1%
Danish50.0%
Dominican2,3163.4%
Dutch170.0%
Eastern European1,1001.6%
Ecuadorian1300.2%
Egyptian300.0%
English7471.1%
Ethiopian430.1%
European3,3925.0%
French1220.2%
German1,4362.1%
Guatemalan910.1%
Guyanese230.0%
Haitian400.1%
Hungarian2,0373.0%
Iranian150.0%
Iraqi150.0%
Irish6160.9%
Israeli1450.2%
Italian3860.6%
Jamaican1080.2%
Kenyan200.0%
Korean1000.2%
Latvian260.0%
Lebanese440.1%
Lithuanian1,1441.7%
Mexican3,2794.8%
Mexican American Indian3290.5%
Moroccan1130.2%
Native Hawaiian410.1%
Norwegian310.1%
Pakistani70.0%
Peruvian1880.3%
Polish4,3916.4%
Portuguese650.1%
Puerto Rican9651.4%
Romanian2830.4%
Russian1,9592.9%
Salvadoran4180.6%
Scotch-Irish950.1%
Scottish120.0%
Slovak380.1%
South African1560.2%
South American4060.6%
Spaniard390.1%
Spanish330.1%
Sri Lankan320.1%
Subsaharan African2210.3%
Swiss680.1%
Syrian5000.7%
Thai1900.3%
Turkish150.0%
Ukrainian4360.6%
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Immigrants in Lakewood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lakewood came from Latin America (3,093 | 4.5%), Central America (1,828 | 2.7%), Mexico (1,709 | 2.5%), Europe (1,247 | 1.8%), and Caribbean (909 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.8% of all Lakewood residents.
Immigrants in Lakewood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2920.4%
Argentina310.1%
Asia6731.0%
Australia1000.2%
Austria1150.2%
Belarus250.0%
Belgium110.0%
Brazil830.1%
Canada4980.7%
Caribbean9091.3%
Central America1,8282.7%
Chile140.0%
China290.0%
Colombia110.0%
Czechoslovakia470.1%
Denmark50.0%
Dominican Republic7201.1%
Eastern Africa340.1%
Eastern Asia810.1%
Eastern Europe6641.0%
Ecuador940.1%
El Salvador280.0%
England1160.2%
Ethiopia140.0%
Europe1,2471.8%
France1350.2%
Germany660.1%
Ghana20.0%
Greece30.0%
Guatemala910.1%
Guyana230.0%
Haiti240.0%
Hungary860.1%
India350.1%
Iraq280.0%
Israel2800.4%
Italy280.0%
Jamaica1080.2%
Japan290.0%
Kenya200.0%
Korea230.0%
Latin America3,0934.5%
Latvia400.1%
Mexico1,7092.5%
Moldova230.0%
Morocco190.0%
Nigeria310.1%
Northern Africa190.0%
Northern Europe1640.2%
Oceania1000.2%
Pakistan390.1%
Peru1000.2%
Philippines760.1%
Poland1610.2%
Portugal70.0%
Russia920.1%
South Africa2060.3%
South America3560.5%
South Central Asia1220.2%
South Eastern Asia870.1%
Southern Europe380.1%
Switzerland540.1%
Syria610.1%
Trinidad and Tobago270.0%
Ukraine1900.3%
Vietnam110.0%
Western Africa330.1%
Western Asia3690.5%
Western Europe3810.6%
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Sex and Age in Lakewood

Sex and Age in Lakewood

The most populous age groups in Lakewood are Under 5 Years (6,261 | 17.7%) for men and Under 5 Years (5,250 | 15.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,261 (17.7%)5,250 (15.8%)
5 to 9 Years5,134 (14.5%)4,515 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,890 (11.0%)5,090 (15.3%)
15 to 19 Years3,963 (11.2%)3,415 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,586 (7.3%)3,133 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,723 (7.7%)1,840 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,621 (4.6%)1,542 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years1,930 (5.5%)1,760 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,710 (4.8%)1,523 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,348 (3.8%)930 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,360 (3.8%)941 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years389 (1.1%)503 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years878 (2.5%)669 (2.0%)
65 to 69 Years456 (1.3%)557 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years455 (1.3%)565 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years363 (1.0%)201 (0.6%)
80 to 84 Years198 (0.6%)227 (0.7%)
85 Years and over90 (0.3%)539 (1.6%)
Total35,355 (100.0%)33,200 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lakewood

Median Family Size in Lakewood

The median family size in Lakewood is 5.32 persons per family, with single male/father families (522 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.57 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (481 | 4.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lakewood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,933 (91.6%)5.38
Single Male/Father522 (4.4%)5.57
Single Female/Mother481 (4.0%)3.70
Total Families11,936 (100.0%)5.32

Median Household Size in Lakewood

The median household size in Lakewood is 4.94 persons per household, with single male/father households (522 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.16 persons per household. non-family households (1,582 | 11.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lakewood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,933 (80.9%)5.47
Single Male/Father522 (3.9%)6.16
Single Female/Mother481 (3.6%)3.73
Non-family1,582 (11.7%)1.27
Total Households13,518 (100.0%)4.94

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakewood

Out of a total of 13,518 households in Lakewood, 11,936 (88.3%) are family households, while 1,582 (11.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 7+ person households, comprising 4,029, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,326.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,326 (9.8%)
2-Person Households1,771 (13.1%)180 (1.3%)
3-Person Households2,019 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,982 (14.7%)76 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,489 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households646 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,029 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,936 (88.3%)1,582 (11.7%)

Female Fertility in Lakewood

Fertility by Age in Lakewood

Average fertility rate in Lakewood is 191.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 311.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,027 (73.7%)311.0
35 to 50 years722 (26.3%)161.0
Total2,749 (100.0%)191.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakewood

98.6% of women with births (2,749) in Lakewood are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 1.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,988 (98.1%)39 (1.9%)
35 to 50 years722 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,711 (98.6%)38 (1.4%)

Fertility by Education in Lakewood

Average fertility rate in Lakewood is 191.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 384.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 39.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School134 (4.9%)40.0
High School Diploma1,072 (39.0%)240.0
College or Associate's Degree638 (23.2%)187.0
Bachelor's Degree291 (10.6%)182.0
Graduate Degree614 (22.3%)384.0
Total2,749 (100.0%)191.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakewood

1.4% of women with births in Lakewood are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 6.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,072 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree600 (94.0%)38 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree614 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,711 (98.6%)38 (1.4%)

Income in Lakewood

Income Overview in Lakewood

Per Capita Income in Lakewood is $17,817, while median incomes of families and households are $58,396 and $54,826 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income68,555$17,817
Median Family Income11,936$58,396
Mean Family Income11,936$93,064
Median Household Income13,518$54,826
Mean Household Income13,518$89,177
Income Deficit11,936$11,936
Wage / Income Gap (%)68,55539.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)68,55560.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index68,5550.49

Earnings by Sex in Lakewood

Average Earnings in Lakewood are $29,800, $40,515 for men and $24,546 for women, a difference of 39.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Lakewood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,010 (47.6%)$40,515
Female11,025 (52.4%)$24,546
Total21,035 (100.0%)$29,800

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakewood

The most common earnings brackets in Lakewood are $100,000+ for men (2,154 | 21.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,019 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakewood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less574 (5.7%)841 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999246 (2.5%)647 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499274 (2.7%)387 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999353 (3.5%)284 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499335 (3.4%)386 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999140 (1.4%)423 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499722 (7.2%)639 (5.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999220 (2.2%)564 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499260 (2.6%)727 (6.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999329 (3.3%)751 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999468 (4.7%)1,019 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999441 (4.4%)930 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999596 (5.9%)433 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999319 (3.2%)617 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999417 (4.2%)566 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999549 (5.5%)361 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999702 (7.0%)469 (4.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999453 (4.5%)237 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999458 (4.6%)384 (3.5%)
$100,000+2,154 (21.5%)360 (3.3%)
Total10,010 (100.0%)11,025 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

Average earnings in Lakewood are $48,844 for men and $27,152 for women, a difference of 44.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,789, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,709. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,594.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,709$25,805
High School Diploma$43,493$26,598
College or Associate's Degree$39,046$21,594
Bachelor's Degree$55,458$24,826
Graduate Degree$95,789$45,250
Total$48,844$27,152

Family Income in Lakewood

Family Income Brackets in Lakewood

According to the Lakewood family income data, there are 1,993 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 203 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lakewood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003102.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992031.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,25310.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,40811.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,99316.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,93416.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999317.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,64713.8%
$150,000 to $199,9998006.7%
$200,000+1,44412.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakewood

2-person families (1,913 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lakewood with $81,341 per family, while 2-person families (1,913 | 16.0%) have the highest median income of $40,670 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakewood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,913 (16.0%)$81,341
3-Person Families2,118 (17.7%)$43,873
4-Person Families1,862 (15.6%)$44,428
5-Person Families1,452 (12.2%)$68,234
6-Person Families738 (6.2%)$54,931
7+ Person Families3,853 (32.3%)$79,784
Total11,936 (100.0%)$58,396

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakewood

The median family income in Lakewood is $58,396, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,257) having the highest median family income of $168,036, while families with 1 earner (5,725) have the lowest median family income of $37,654, accounting for 10.5% and 48.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakewood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners569 (4.8%)$53,542
1 Earner5,725 (48.0%)$37,654
2 Earners4,385 (36.7%)$78,202
3+ Earners1,257 (10.5%)$168,036
Total11,936 (100.0%)$58,396

Household Income in Lakewood

Household Income Brackets in Lakewood

With 2,244 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Lakewood, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 351 households (2.6%) 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 $10,0007035.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993512.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,50011.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,46010.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,24416.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,10915.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999196.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,81113.4%
$150,000 to $199,9998926.6%
$200,000+1,50011.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lakewood

The median household income in Lakewood is $54,826, with the highest median household income of $84,236 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,492 households (25.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,828, with 1,015 households (7.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lakewood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,015 (7.5%)$24,828
25 to 44 Years7,021 (51.9%)$50,838
45 to 64 Years3,492 (25.8%)$84,236
65+ Years1,990 (14.7%)$40,776
Total13,518 (100.0%)$54,826

Poverty in Lakewood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood

With 30.9% poverty level for males and 29.4% for females among the residents of Lakewood, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 608 males (48.6%) and 341 females (42.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,332 (37.8%)1,694 (33.1%)
5 Years608 (48.6%)244 (36.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,020 (36.1%)1,942 (30.5%)
12 to 14 Years583 (26.9%)877 (34.4%)
15 Years434 (44.8%)196 (22.8%)
16 and 17 Years524 (28.0%)460 (33.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,008 (34.2%)1,137 (27.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,219 (28.4%)939 (27.8%)
35 to 44 Years963 (26.5%)1,045 (32.1%)
45 to 54 Years480 (17.7%)265 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years294 (24.1%)245 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years58 (7.1%)186 (17.7%)
75 Years and over56 (9.2%)341 (42.0%)
Total10,579 (30.9%)9,571 (29.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood

According to the poverty statistics in Lakewood, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.9% of males and 85.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,843 (62.2%)3,427 (66.9%)
5 Years642 (51.4%)433 (64.0%)
6 to 11 Years3,579 (63.9%)4,420 (69.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,585 (73.1%)1,675 (65.6%)
15 Years535 (55.2%)662 (77.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,348 (72.0%)930 (66.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,943 (65.8%)2,976 (72.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,066 (71.6%)2,443 (72.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,670 (73.5%)2,215 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,228 (82.3%)1,594 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years924 (75.9%)917 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years760 (92.9%)865 (82.3%)
75 Years and over553 (90.8%)471 (58.0%)
Total23,676 (69.1%)23,028 (70.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakewood

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lakewood show that 24.1% or 2,637 of the total 10,933 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.9%, comprising of 1,211 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 10.7%, which includes 226 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakewood
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,883 (89.3%)226 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,968 (81.2%)687 (18.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,539 (75.0%)513 (25.0%)
5 or more Children1,906 (61.2%)1,211 (38.9%)
Total8,296 (75.9%)2,637 (24.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakewood

According to the poverty data in Lakewood, 42.1% or 220 single-father households and 50.7% or 244 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakewood
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)102 (40.2%)
1 or 2 Children119 (45.8%)24 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children21 (20.4%)85 (78.0%)
5 or more Children80 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total220 (42.1%)244 (50.7%)

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

The poverty data for Lakewood shows that 2,637 of the married-couple family households (24.1%) and 464 of the single-parent households (46.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,211 households (38.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakewood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children226 (10.7%)102 (30.6%)
1 or 2 Children687 (18.8%)143 (41.4%)
3 or 4 Children513 (25.0%)106 (50.0%)
5 or more Children1,211 (38.9%)113 (100.0%)
Total2,637 (24.1%)464 (46.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Lakewood

Employment by Class of Employer in Lakewood

Among the 17,348 employed individuals in Lakewood, private company employees (10,386 | 59.9%), not-for-profit organizations (3,994 | 23.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,433 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lakewood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,38659.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7594.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,4338.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,99423.0%
Local Government Employees4472.6%
State Government Employees1851.1%
Federal Government Employees1230.7%
Unpaid Family Workers210.1%
Total17,348100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lakewood

According to the labor force statistics for Lakewood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,588), 53.6% or 19,611 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 1,255 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 76.6% or 3,508 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.7% or 187 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years949 (17.1%)187 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Years3,420 (59.8%)294 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,478 (54.3%)82 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,863 (58.9%)24 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,756 (68.7%)176 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,508 (76.6%)246 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years675 (75.7%)130 (19.3%)
60 to 64 Years968 (62.6%)74 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years795 (39.1%)31 (3.9%)
75 Years and over194 (12.0%)16 (8.2%)
Total19,611 (53.6%)1,255 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

According to labor force statistics for Lakewood, 65.7% of individuals (14,235) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (21,667) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 726 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 67.3% or 4,915 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 96 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,291 (61.1%)156 (7.4%)
High School Diploma3,864 (64.4%)282 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree4,176 (66.8%)288 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,915 (67.3%)387 (5.3%)
Total14,235 (65.7%)1,105 (5.1%)

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 (5,063 | 27.6%), Education Instruction & Library (3,867 | 21.1%), Management (2,175 | 11.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (817 | 4.5%), and Business & Financial (732 | 4.0%).
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 Life, Physical & Social Science (85.7%), Architecture & Engineering (73.7%), and Management (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.1%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (66.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,600 (73.6%)575 (26.4%)
Business & Financial356 (48.6%)376 (51.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science450 (70.5%)188 (29.5%)
Computers & Mathematics263 (65.9%)136 (34.1%)
Architecture & Engineering109 (73.7%)39 (26.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science78 (85.7%)13 (14.3%)
Community & Social Service 2,197 (43.4%)2,866 (56.6%)
Education, Arts & Media388 (60.3%)255 (39.7%)
Legal Services & Support106 (63.9%)60 (36.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,573 (40.7%)2,294 (59.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment130 (33.6%)257 (66.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating212 (26.0%)605 (74.1%)
Health Technologists172 (24.3%)535 (75.7%)
Total (Category)4,815 (51.1%)4,610 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lakewood are Personal Care & Service (737 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (377 | 2.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (356 | 1.9%), Healthcare Support (206 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (61 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Lakewood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lakewood, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (90.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (45.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (40.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support126 (61.2%)80 (38.8%)
Security & Protection61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving195 (54.8%)161 (45.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance224 (59.4%)153 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service73 (9.9%)664 (90.1%)
Total (Category)679 (39.1%)1,058 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lakewood are Office & Administration (2,649 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (2,261 | 12.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lakewood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,462 (64.7%)799 (35.3%)
Office & Administration314 (11.8%)2,335 (88.1%)
Total (Category)1,776 (36.2%)3,134 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lakewood are Construction & Extraction (863 | 4.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (248 | 1.3%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction828 (95.9%)35 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,076 (96.9%)35 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lakewood are Material Moving (589 | 3.2%), Transportation (375 | 2.1%), and Production (184 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lakewood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lakewood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production112 (60.9%)72 (39.1%)
Transportation335 (89.3%)40 (10.7%)
Material Moving418 (71.0%)171 (29.0%)
Total (Category)865 (75.3%)283 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood

Employment Industries in Lakewood

The major employment industries in Lakewood include Educational Services (4,917 | 26.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,700 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (2,213 | 12.1%), Construction (1,348 | 7.3%), and Professional & Scientific (1,310 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Lakewood

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood

The Lakewood industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (81.0%), Construction (79.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.9%), Administrative & Support (63.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (60.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lakewood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,068 (79.2%)280 (20.8%)
Manufacturing450 (73.9%)159 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade290 (81.0%)68 (19.0%)
Retail Trade1,385 (62.6%)828 (37.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing498 (74.0%)175 (26.0%)
Utilities27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)
Information194 (65.8%)101 (34.2%)
Finance & Insurance384 (51.9%)356 (48.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing389 (65.2%)208 (34.8%)
Professional & Scientific581 (44.4%)729 (55.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support310 (37.0%)527 (63.0%)
Educational Services1,993 (40.5%)2,924 (59.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance704 (26.1%)1,996 (73.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation118 (39.3%)182 (60.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services471 (66.9%)233 (33.1%)
Public Administration74 (46.5%)85 (53.5%)
Total9,211 (50.2%)9,120 (49.7%)

Education in Lakewood

School Enrollment in Lakewood

The most common levels of schooling among the 32,978 students in Lakewood are elementary school (7,833 | 23.7%), middle school (7,498 | 22.7%), and high school (6,260 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Lakewood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,1256.4%
Kindergarten2,0026.1%
Elementary School7,83323.7%
Middle School7,49822.7%
High School6,26019.0%
College / Undergraduate5,41316.4%
Graduate / Professional1,8475.6%
Total32,978100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakewood

Out of a total of 32,978 students who are enrolled in schools in Lakewood, 28,889 (87.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,089 (12.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 851 (96.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,431 (16.2% 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 Olds199 (9.3%)1,948 (90.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,409 (15.1%)7,935 (84.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,431 (16.2%)7,428 (83.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds551 (11.0%)4,450 (89.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds217 (12.1%)1,573 (87.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds133 (5.5%)2,305 (94.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds118 (4.7%)2,403 (95.3%)
35 Years and over27 (3.1%)851 (96.9%)
Total4,089 (12.4%)28,889 (87.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakewood

Liberal arts & history (3,050 | 34.9%), education (1,471 | 16.8%), business (903 | 10.3%), science & technology (599 | 6.9%), and social sciences (535 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 8,748 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 & Mathematics3744.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1381.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1591.8%
Psychology4825.5%
Social Sciences5356.1%
Engineering2803.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.4%
Science & Technology5996.9%
Business90310.3%
Education1,47116.8%
Literature & Languages2232.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,05034.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1551.8%
Communications1501.7%
Arts & Humanities1982.3%
Total8,748100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lakewood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakewood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lakewood are males with 2 vehicles (4,334, accounting for 49.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,071, making up 51.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakewood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle753 (8.6%)565 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle2,116 (24.3%)2,385 (28.5%)
2 Vehicles4,334 (49.8%)4,071 (48.6%)
3 Vehicles1,072 (12.3%)1,052 (12.6%)
4 Vehicles277 (3.2%)197 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles153 (1.8%)108 (1.3%)
Total8,705 (100.0%)8,378 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lakewood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lakewood are 10 to 14 minutes (3,918 commuters, 25.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,342 commuters, 22.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (2,565 commuters, 17.0%).
Commute Time in Lakewood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4823.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2,56517.0%
10 to 14 Minutes3,91825.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3,34222.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,4949.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2921.9%
30 to 34 Minutes7204.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1641.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2992.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3902.6%
60 to 89 Minutes8795.8%
90 or more Minutes5583.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Lakewood

The most common commute times in Lakewood are 15 to 19 minutes (2,021 commuters, 24.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,280 commuters, 32.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lakewood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes280 (3.5%)202 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,399 (17.3%)1,166 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,638 (20.2%)2,280 (32.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,021 (24.9%)1,321 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes337 (4.2%)1,157 (16.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes28 (0.4%)264 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes554 (6.8%)166 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes94 (1.2%)70 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes255 (3.2%)44 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes282 (3.5%)108 (1.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes754 (9.3%)125 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes464 (5.7%)94 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakewood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lakewood are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (1,724, 21.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (2,266, 32.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakewood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM165 (2.0%)85 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM99 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM113 (1.4%)12 (0.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM312 (3.8%)12 (0.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM281 (3.5%)37 (0.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,012 (12.5%)250 (3.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM653 (8.1%)359 (5.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM746 (9.2%)485 (6.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM953 (11.8%)2,266 (32.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,724 (21.3%)2,108 (30.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM715 (8.8%)430 (6.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM149 (1.8%)152 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM826 (10.2%)719 (10.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM358 (4.4%)82 (1.2%)
Total8,106 (100.0%)6,997 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lakewood

Occupancy by Ownership in Lakewood

Of the total 13,518 dwellings in Lakewood, owner-occupied units account for 5,222 (38.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,296 (61.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lakewood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,22238.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,29661.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,518100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakewood

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakewood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,3269.8%
2-Person Household1,95114.4%
3-Person Household2,01914.9%
4+ Person Household8,22260.8%
Total Housing Units13,518100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakewood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakewood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household308 (23.2%)1,018 (76.8%)
2-Person Household892 (45.7%)1,059 (54.3%)
3-Person Household509 (25.2%)1,510 (74.8%)
4+ Person Household3,513 (42.7%)4,709 (57.3%)
Total Housing Units5,222 (38.6%)8,296 (61.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakewood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakewood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School302 (23.5%)981 (76.5%)
High School Diploma934 (30.2%)2,162 (69.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,725 (40.9%)2,492 (59.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,261 (45.9%)2,661 (54.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakewood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakewood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,60434.1%
35 to 44 Years3,43225.4%
45 to 54 Years2,35817.4%
55 to 64 Years1,1348.4%
65 to 74 Years1,0467.7%
75 to 84 Years5263.9%
85 Years and Over4183.1%
Total13,518100.0%

Housing Finances in Lakewood

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakewood

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakewood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,222 (38.6%)$110,245
Renter-Occupied8,296 (61.4%)$39,663
Average13,518 (100.0%)$54,826

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakewood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakewood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00081 (1.5%)373 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99922 (0.4%)230 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99964 (1.2%)293 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99976 (1.5%)551 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999144 (2.8%)733 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999258 (4.9%)1,207 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999465 (8.9%)1,780 (21.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999703 (13.5%)1,402 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999516 (9.9%)409 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,063 (20.4%)753 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more1,830 (35.0%)565 (6.8%)
Total5,222 (100.0%)8,296 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakewood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakewood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (0.8%)175 (2.1%)
$300 to $49948 (0.9%)189 (2.3%)
$500 to $799124 (2.4%)181 (2.2%)
$800 to $999245 (4.7%)344 (4.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499692 (13.3%)2,594 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999832 (15.9%)2,009 (24.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499629 (12.0%)1,669 (20.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999485 (9.3%)544 (6.6%)
$3,000 or more2,123 (40.6%)214 (2.6%)
Total5,222 (100.0%)8,296 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lakewood

Housing Structures in Lakewood

Housing Structures in Lakewood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,21738.6%
Single Unit, Attached3,93129.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,0377.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4653.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4993.7%
10 or more Apartments2,36917.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total13,518100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakewood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakewood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,438 (65.9%)1,779 (34.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,607 (40.9%)2,324 (59.1%)
2 Unit Apartments152 (14.7%)885 (85.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)465 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)499 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments25 (1.1%)2,344 (98.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,222 (38.6%)8,296 (61.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakewood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakewood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)247 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms67 (1.3%)1,192 (14.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms352 (6.7%)3,887 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms828 (15.9%)1,403 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms3,975 (76.1%)1,567 (18.9%)
Total5,222 (100.0%)8,296 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakewood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakewood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,586 (87.8%)6,195 (74.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (0.6%)278 (3.4%)
Electricity368 (7.0%)1,671 (20.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene226 (4.3%)136 (1.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)16 (0.2%)
Total5,222 (100.0%)8,296 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakewood

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakewood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle158 (3.0%)1,322 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle871 (16.7%)3,985 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles3,457 (66.2%)2,669 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles736 (14.1%)320 (3.9%)
Total5,222 (100.0%)8,296 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lakewood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lakewood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8263,396
Median Property Value$582,100$625,800
Median Household Income$91,014$1,374
Monthly Housing Costs$1,393$2,123
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$101

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00065 (3.6%)54 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99965 (3.6%)118 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999154 (8.4%)160 (4.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999341 (18.7%)898 (26.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999877 (48.0%)930 (27.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999137 (7.5%)698 (20.5%)
$1,000,000 or more187 (10.2%)538 (15.8%)
Total1,826 (100.0%)3,396 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00059 (3.2%)109 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999108 (5.9%)44 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999114 (6.2%)176 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999361 (19.8%)144 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999237 (13.0%)104 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999150 (8.2%)466 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999341 (18.7%)366 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more456 (25.0%)722 (21.3%)
Total1,826 (100.0%)3,396 (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 2.0x198 (10.8%)122,351 (3,602.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x207 (11.3%)602 (17.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x177 (9.7%)429 (12.6%)
4.0x or more1,232 (67.5%)286 (8.4%)
Total1,826 (100.0%)3,396 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakewood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakewood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,673 (91.6%)143 (4.2%)
Total1,826 (100.0%)3,396 (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 Years13,266 (98.6%)186 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years22,347 (98.6%)316 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years7,568 (94.1%)477 (5.9%)
26 to 34 Years6,020 (88.7%)769 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,050 (87.5%)863 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years4,028 (88.2%)539 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,150 (90.3%)230 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,820 (97.4%)49 (2.6%)
75 Years and older1,421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64,670 (95.0%)3,429 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakewood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,266 (98.6%)186 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen22,347 (98.6%)316 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,568 (94.1%)477 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakewood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakewood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,315 (95.6%)381 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99916,245 (95.2%)824 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,400 (95.1%)535 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,144 (92.3%)427 (7.7%)
$100,000 and over23,345 (95.1%)1,210 (4.9%)

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 610,753 (79.9%)3,169 (23.6%)
6 to 18 Years14,616 (64.5%)8,691 (38.4%)
19 to 25 Years4,258 (52.9%)3,954 (49.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,853 (56.8%)2,574 (37.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,769 (40.1%)3,500 (50.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,647 (36.1%)2,624 (57.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,006 (42.3%)1,174 (49.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,692 (90.5%)779 (41.7%)
75 Years and over1,421 (100.0%)878 (61.8%)
Total42,015 (61.7%)27,343 (40.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakewood

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakewood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years332 (2.8%)221 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years293 (3.6%)212 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years567 (7.5%)373 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years258 (31.5%)114 (10.8%)
75 Years and over254 (41.7%)506 (62.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lakewood

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (0.2%)110 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.4%)33 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years44 (0.6%)73 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years56 (6.9%)50 (4.8%)
75 Years and over70 (11.5%)106 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years128 (1.6%)7 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years26 (0.3%)155 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)39 (3.7%)
75 Years and over80 (13.1%)23 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years167 (1.4%)77 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years177 (2.2%)166 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years211 (2.8%)161 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years48 (5.9%)7 (0.7%)
75 Years and over88 (14.4%)257 (31.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.2%)14 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years402 (5.3%)274 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years147 (18.0%)80 (7.6%)
75 Years and over254 (41.7%)416 (51.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lakewood: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years205 (1.7%)34 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.8%)58 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years357 (4.7%)115 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years52 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over88 (14.4%)198 (24.4%)

Technology Access in Lakewood

Computing Device Access in Lakewood

Computing Device Access in Lakewood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,35369.2%
Smartphone7,29353.9%
Tablet4,38632.5%
No Computing Device3,05722.6%
Total13,518100.0%

Internet Access in Lakewood

Internet Access in Lakewood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet840.6%
Broadband Home5,69942.2%
Cellular Data Only1,64612.2%
Satellite Internet2341.7%
No Internet5,81243.0%
Total13,518100.0%

Lakewood Summary

Introduction

Lakewood is a township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is situated in the heart of the Jersey Shore and is home to a population of approximately 100,000 people. The township is known for its diverse population, its vibrant economy, and its rich history. This paper will explore the history, geography, economy, and demographics of Lakewood in 2000 words.

History

The area that is now Lakewood was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of Quakers from Pennsylvania. The Quakers named the area “Brick” after the red clay that was found in the area. The area was later renamed “Lakewood” in 1892 when the first post office was established.
The area was largely agricultural until the early 1900s when the first railroad line was built. This allowed for the development of the area and the growth of the population. The population of Lakewood grew rapidly in the early 1900s and by the 1950s, the population had reached over 30,000.
The population of Lakewood continued to grow throughout the 20th century and by the 2000s, the population had reached over 100,000. The population growth was largely due to the influx of immigrants from Latin America and the Middle East.

Geography

Lakewood is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is situated in the heart of the Jersey Shore and is bordered by the towns of Brick, Toms River, and Manchester. The township covers an area of approximately 24 square miles and is home to a population of over 100,000 people.
The township is located on the Atlantic Coastal Plain and is characterized by flat terrain. The area is largely covered by pine forests and wetlands. The township is also home to several lakes, including Lake Carasaljo, Lake Shenandoah, and Lake Shenandoah.

Economy

The economy of Lakewood is largely driven by the tourism industry. The township is home to several popular beaches, including Point Pleasant Beach and Seaside Heights. The area is also home to several popular attractions, including Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and the Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team.
The township is also home to several large employers, including Ocean County College, the Lakewood Board of Education, and the Lakewood Township Municipal Government. The township is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lakewood was 100,758. The population is largely composed of white (64.3%), Hispanic (20.2%), and African American (9.2%) individuals. The median household income in the township is $50,945 and the median age is 37.

Conclusion

Lakewood is a township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is situated in the heart of the Jersey Shore and is home to a population of over 100,000 people. The township is known for its diverse population, its vibrant economy, and its rich history. This paper has explored the history, geography, economy, and demographics of Lakewood in 2000 words.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lakewood?
Total Population of Lakewood is 68,555.
What is the Total Male Population of Lakewood?
Total Male Population of Lakewood is 35,355.
What is the Total Female Population of Lakewood?
Total Female Population of Lakewood is 33,200.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lakewood?
There are 106.49 Males per 100 Females in Lakewood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lakewood?
There are 93.90 Females per 100 Males in Lakewood.
What is the Median Population Age in Lakewood?
Median Population Age in Lakewood is 17.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lakewood
Average Family Size in Lakewood is 5.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lakewood
Average Household Size in Lakewood is 4.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lakewood?
Per Capita income in Lakewood is $17,817.
What is the Median Family Income in Lakewood?
Median Family Income in Lakewood is $58,396.
What is the Median Household income in Lakewood?
Median Household Income in Lakewood is $54,826.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lakewood?
Income or Wage Gap in Lakewood is 39.4%.
Women in Lakewood earn 60.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lakewood?
Family Income Deficit in Lakewood is $11,936.
Families that are below poverty line in Lakewood earn $11,936 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lakewood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lakewood is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lakewood?
There are 19,611 People in the Labor Forcein in Lakewood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lakewood?
53.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lakewood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lakewood?
Unemployment Rate in Lakewood is 6.4%.