State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
8,298.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76%
Growth Since 2010
-2.42%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lakewood, California Population 2021
78,107
Lakewood is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 78,107, it is the 110th largest city in California and the 455th largest city in the United States . Lakewood is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,048 in 2010. Lakewood reached it's highest population of 83,025 in 1970. Spanning over 9 miles, Lakewood has a population density of 8,299 people per square mile.
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 Lakewood was:
- 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%
The current population of Lakewood, California is 78,107 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 79,907.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,048.
Lakewood, California Population 2021
| 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% |
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Lakewood Population by Race
Lakewood Population Pyramid $2021
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Lakewood Population by Age
Lakewood Households and Families
| 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
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Lakewood Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lakewood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lakewood Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Lakewood Educational Attainment by Race
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$51,472
Average Earnings
$60,336
Average Male
$42,057
Average Female
Lakewood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lakewood Language by Age
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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 Language
Lakewood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26,980 | 2,191 | 8.12% |
| White | 27,516 | 1,327 | 4.82% |
| Other | 11,615 | 1,287 | 11.08% |
| 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 White, with 4.82% 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 Poverty
Lakewood Poverty Rate by Education
Lakewood Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lakewood Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Lakewood Marital Status
Lakewood Veterans by War
Lakewood Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Lakewood Veterans by Education
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3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lakewood Veterans by Education
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65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lakewood Employment by Age
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Lakewood Employment by Race
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Lakewood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Lakewood Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |