Lakewood, California Population 2022
Lakewood is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Lakewood has a 2020 population of 77,507. Lakewood is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,079 in 2010.
The average household income in Lakewood is $105,741 with a poverty rate of 6.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,839 per month, and the median house value is $568,600. The median age in Lakewood is 38.6 years, 37.2 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Lakewood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewoodwas:
- White: 49.18%
- Asian: 19.19%
- Other race: 14.60%
- Black or African American: 9.06%
- Two or more races: 6.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.10%
- Native American: 0.53%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,489 | 49.18% |
| Asian | 15,410 | 19.19% |
| Some Other Race | 11,726 | 14.60% |
| Black or African American | 7,274 | 9.06% |
| Two or More Races | 5,086 | 6.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 883 | 1.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 424 | 0.53% |
Lakewood Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,756 | 3.11 | 72.3 |
| Married | 14,255 | 3.66 | 79 |
| Non Family | 6,033 | 1.32 | 69 |
| Female | 3,788 | 3.69 | 56 |
| Male | 1,680 | 3.65 | 63.8 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,501 | 4.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,493 | 4.47% |
| High School Graduate | 12,146 | 21.78% |
| Some College | 14,905 | 26.72% |
| Associates Degree | 6,533 | 11.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,055 | 21.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,142 | 9.22% |
Lakewood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,959 | 20,801 | 6,458 |
| Hispanic | 16,387 | 13,706 | 3,502 |
| Asian | 11,218 | 10,271 | 5,385 |
| Other Race | 7,192 | 5,853 | 1,136 |
| Black | 4,740 | 4,652 | 1,341 |
| 2+ Races | 2,065 | 1,927 | 786 |
| Islander | 587 | 530 | 51 |
| Native American | 327 | 306 | 103 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.00%.
$51,472
Average Earnings
$60,336
Average Male
$42,057
Average Female
Lakewood Language by Age
Lakewood Language
65.11% of Lakewood residents speak only English, while 34.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.32% of the population.
Lakewood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26,980 | 2,191 | 8.12% |
| White | 27,516 | 1,327 | 4.82% |
| Other | 1,287 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 15,410 | 962 | 6.24% |
| Black | 7,239 | 584 | 8.07% |
| Multiple | 5,010 | 295 | 5.89% |
| Islander | 883 | 108 | 12.23% |
| Native | 424 | 53 | 12.50% |
6.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.85%
Male Poverty Rate
7.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lakewood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Native, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Multiple, with 5.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.69%.
Lakewood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lakewood Married by Age and Sex
Lakewood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lakewood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,603 | 8.02% |
| Hispanic | 776 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 380 | 3.05% |
| Black | 336 | 6.15% |
| Other Race | 262 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 3.53% |
| Islander | 52 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 8 | 2.02% |
Lakewood Veterans by Education
3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.07%
Born in Lakewood
78.55%
Native Born
21.45%
Foreign Born
6.45%
Non Citizen
15.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.55% of Lakewood residents were born in the United States, with 64.07% having been born in California. 6.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77,507 | -600 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 78,107 | -600 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 78,707 | -600 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 79,307 | -600 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 79,907 | -603 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 80,510 | -385 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 80,895 | -56 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 80,951 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 80,927 | 44 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 80,883 | 211 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 80,672 | 259 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 80,413 | 334 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 80,079 | 734 | 0.09% |
| 2000 | 79,345 | 5,788 | 0.76% |
| 1990 | 73,557 | -1,097 | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 74,654 | -8,371 | -1.06% |
| 1970 | 83,025 | 15,899 | 2.15% |
| 1960 | 67,126 | 0.00% |