Lakewood, Washington Population 2022
Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Lakewood has a 2020 population of 62,615. Lakewood is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 8.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,600 in 2010.
The average household income in Lakewood is $69,522 with a poverty rate of 14.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,095 per month, and the median house value is $309,600. The median age in Lakewood is 35.7 years, 34.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Lakewood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewoodwas:
- White: 56.55%
- Black or African American: 12.94%
- Two or more races: 12.92%
- Asian: 7.69%
- Other race: 5.49%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3.25%
- Native American: 1.16%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,250 | 56.55% |
| Black or African American | 7,834 | 12.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 704 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 4,659 | 7.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,967 | 3.25% |
| Some Other Race | 3,326 | 5.49% |
| Two or More Races | 7,824 | 12.92% |
Lakewood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,821 | 2.39 | 43.2 |
| Married | 10,074 | 3.04 | 60.7 |
| Male | 1,175 | 3.02 | 28.4 |
| Female | 3,595 | 3.38 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 9,977 | 1.3 | 31.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,417 | 3.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,409 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 11,864 | 28.23% |
| Some College | 10,913 | 25.97% |
| Associates Degree | 5,079 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,065 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,274 | 7.79% |
Lakewood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,081 | 3,496 | 1,214 |
| White | 23,112 | 21,390 | 5,693 |
| 2+ Races | 3,592 | 3,006 | 737 |
| Black | 5,304 | 5,026 | 948 |
| Native American | 386 | 306 | 67 |
| Other Race | 1,856 | 1,063 | 285 |
| Hispanic | 5,686 | 3,815 | 701 |
| Islander | 1,088 | 1,016 | 114 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.75%.
$37,793
Average Earnings
$41,551
Average Male
$34,663
Average Female
Lakewood Language by Age
Lakewood Language
77.27% of Lakewood residents speak only English, while 22.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.40% of the population.
Lakewood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 691 | 255 | 36.90% |
| Black | 7,631 | 1,430 | 18.74% |
| Hispanic | 11,074 | 1,910 | 17.25% |
| Multiple | 7,762 | 1,057 | 13.62% |
| White | 28,524 | 3,675 | 12.88% |
| Asian | 4,658 | 496 | 10.65% |
| Islander | 1,953 | 152 | 7.78% |
| Other | 643 | NaN% |
14.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.80%
Male Poverty Rate
15.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lakewood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Native, with 36.90% 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 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.22%.
Lakewood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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 35-44.
Lakewood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,789 | 17.22% |
| Black | 1,567 | 25.65% |
| Native American | 72 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 457 | 10.75% |
| Islander | 271 | 20.55% |
| Other Race | 172 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 513 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 8.58% |
Lakewood Veterans by Education
8.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
61%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
39.36%
Born in Lakewood
84.41%
Native Born
15.59%
Foreign Born
6.49%
Non Citizen
9.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.41% of Lakewood residents were born in the United States, with 39.36% having been born in Washington. 6.49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,000 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 48,200 | 28,200 | 9.19% |
| 1980 | 51,400 | 3,200 | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 55,900 | 4,500 | 0.84% |
| 2000 | 58,211 | 2,311 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 57,600 | -611 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 57,945 | 345 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 58,110 | 165 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 58,144 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 58,580 | 436 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 58,885 | 305 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 59,747 | 862 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 60,316 | 569 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 60,511 | 195 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 61,037 | 526 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 61,563 | 526 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 62,089 | 526 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 62,615 | 526 | 0.85% |