Lakewood, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,607 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8110.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,115 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lakewood grew by 4.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 80,367 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lakewood has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,868 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.36% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lakewood is about 21% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $738,799 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,323 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lakewood is about 26.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,323 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lakewood spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 227 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 227 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,026 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 60,401 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,177 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lakewood is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lakewood has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.05 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Lakewood has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakewood, California.
What is the population of Lakewood, California?
The population of Lakewood, California is 76,607, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lakewood, California?
The population density of Lakewood, California is 8110.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lakewood, California?
The median household income in Lakewood, California is $116,868, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lakewood, California?
The median home price in Lakewood, California is $738,799, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakewood, California?
The unemployment rate in Lakewood, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.