Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Lakewood has a 2024 population of 61,866. Lakewood is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,614 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakewood is $90,725 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median age in Lakewood is 36.2 years: 33.9 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,458 | 51.4% |
| Two or more races | 9,532 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 8,940 | 14.16% |
| Asian | 5,397 | 8.55% |
| Other race | 4,223 | 6.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,007 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 585 | 0.93% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,366 | 2.34 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 10,690 | 1.25 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 10,348 | 2.96 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 3,831 | 3.42 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 1,497 | 3.12 | 35 | 65 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,506 | 7.96% |
| Associates Degree | 5,060 | 11.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,411 | 14.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,929 | 8.92% |
| High School Graduate | 11,680 | 26.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,718 | 3.9% |
| Some College | 11,761 | 26.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,293 | 21,206 | 6,161 |
| Hispanic | 6,037 | 4,333 | 1,105 |
| Black | 5,576 | 5,321 | 990 |
| 2+ Races | 4,833 | 4,082 | 1,069 |
| Asian | 4,547 | 3,897 | 1,076 |
| Other Race | 2,321 | 1,485 | 510 |
| Islander | 1,124 | 965 | 102 |
| Native American | 446 | 345 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,478 | $63,571 | $51,039 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,633 | $94,783 | $79,726 |
| High School Graduate | $37,897 | $38,676 | $36,697 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,514 | $38,457 | $24,733 |
| Overall | $45,160 | $48,371 | $41,424 |
| Some College | $46,235 | $55,603 | $39,494 |
$45,160
Average Earnings
$48,371
Average Male
$41,424
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.61% of Lakewood residents speak only English, while 23.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,980 | 3,645 | 13.03% |
| Black | 8,794 | 1,385 | 15.75% |
| Hispanic | 11,302 | 1,202 | 10.64% |
| Multiple | 9,380 | 968 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 5,396 | 568 | 10.53% |
| Other | 4,204 | 401 | 9.54% |
| Islander | 1,994 | 176 | 8.83% |
| Native | 535 | 34 | 6.36% |
12.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Black, with 15.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Native, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.59% |
| High School | 15.02% |
| Some College | 10.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.82% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,675 | $102,816 |
| Households | $65,531 | $90,725 |
| Married Families | $92,195 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,800 | $65,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,363
Number of Veterans
5,961
Male Veterans
1,402
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,852 |
| First Gulf War | 2,217 |
| Vietnam | 2,173 |
| Korea | 316 |
| World War II | 101 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,913 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,622 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,555 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,230 |
| 75+ | 1,043 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,102 | 15.5% |
| Black | 1,759 | 27.4% |
| Hispanic | 587 | 7.91% |
| 2+ Races | 578 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 484 | 10.12% |
| Other Race | 275 | 9.22% |
| Islander | 98 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 67 | 12.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.09%
Born in Lakewood
84.59%
Native Born
15.41%
Foreign Born
7.12%
Non Citizen
8.29%
Naturalized
84.59% of Lakewood residents were born in the United States, with 40.09% having been born in Washington. 7.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,681 | -437 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 60,118 | -437 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 60,555 | -437 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 60,992 | -437 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 61,429 | -437 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 61,866 | -437 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 62,303 | -272 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 62,575 | -873 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 63,448 | -166 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 63,614 | 2,545 | 4.17% |
| 2019 | 61,069 | 480 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 60,589 | 201 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 60,388 | 562 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 59,826 | 905 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 58,921 | 312 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 58,609 | 446 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 58,163 | 36 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 58,127 | 172 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 57,955 | 354 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 57,601 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 58,211 | 2,311 | 4.13% |
| 1990 | 55,900 | 4,500 | 8.75% |
| 1980 | 51,400 | 3,200 | 6.64% |
| 1970 | 48,200 | 28,200 | 141% |
| 1960 | 20,000 | -39,681 | -66.49% |