Lakewood, Ohio Population 2022
Lakewood is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Lakewood has a 2020 population of 48,676. Lakewood is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,026 in 2010.
The average household income in Lakewood is $73,441 with a poverty rate of 12.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $813 per month, and the median house value is $171,600. The median age in Lakewood is 34.7 years, 34.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Lakewood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewoodwas:
- White: 85.86%
- Black or African American: 6.36%
- Two or more races: 4.58%
- Asian: 2.34%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,930 | 85.86% |
| Black or African American | 3,178 | 6.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 105 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1,169 | 2.34% |
| Some Other Race | 331 | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2,289 | 4.58% |
Lakewood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,421 | 1.95 | 42.6 |
| Married | 7,542 | 3.03 | 76.9 |
| Male | 911 | 2.67 | 35.7 |
| Female | 1,855 | 2.93 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 15,113 | 1.25 | 26.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 711 | 1.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,240 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 7,103 | 19.04% |
| Some College | 7,776 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 2,635 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,335 | 30.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,499 | 17.42% |
Lakewood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 911 | 819 | 623 |
| White | 31,799 | 30,255 | 15,934 |
| 2+ Races | 964 | 850 | 429 |
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 1,174 | 464 |
| Other Race | 174 | 135 | 56 |
| Black | 2,392 | 2,331 | 418 |
| Native American | 72 | 61 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.39%.
$44,042
Average Earnings
$48,576
Average Male
$40,700
Average Female
Lakewood Language by Age
Lakewood Language
89.22% of Lakewood residents speak only English, while 10.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.37% of the population.
Lakewood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,128 | 903 | 28.87% |
| Multiple | 2,223 | 595 | 26.77% |
| Hispanic | 2,211 | 468 | 21.17% |
| Native | 105 | 14 | 13.33% |
| Asian | 1,169 | 137 | 11.72% |
| White | 41,279 | 4,467 | 10.82% |
| Other | 110 | NaN% |
12.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
13.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lakewood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Black, with 28.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.66%.
Lakewood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lakewood Married by Age and Sex
Lakewood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lakewood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,043 | 5.62% |
| Black | 337 | 12.38% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.58% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.37% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 7.54% |
Lakewood Veterans by Education
12.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
72.37%
Born in Lakewood
92.01%
Native Born
7.99%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
4.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.01% of Lakewood residents were born in the United States, with 72.37% having been born in Ohio. 3.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,355 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 15,181 | 11,826 | 16.29% |
| 1920 | 41,732 | 26,551 | 10.64% |
| 1930 | 70,509 | 28,777 | 5.38% |
| 1940 | 69,160 | -1,349 | -0.19% |
| 1950 | 68,071 | -1,089 | -0.16% |
| 1960 | 66,154 | -1,917 | -0.29% |
| 1970 | 70,173 | 4,019 | 0.59% |
| 1980 | 61,963 | -8,210 | -1.24% |
| 1990 | 59,718 | -2,245 | -0.37% |
| 2000 | 56,646 | -3,072 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 52,026 | -4,620 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 51,662 | -364 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 51,400 | -262 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 51,257 | -143 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 51,088 | -169 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 50,811 | -277 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 50,528 | -283 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 50,211 | -317 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 50,012 | -199 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 49,678 | -334 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 49,344 | -334 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 49,010 | -334 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 48,676 | -334 | -0.68% |