Lakewood, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lakewood, New Jersey is 69,884 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $57,576, the median home value is $618,400, and the median age is 17.3.
69,884
Population
9872
People / sq mi
$57,576
Median Income
$618,400
Median Home Value
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Lakewood covers 7.1 sq mi of land at 9872 people per square mile.
About Lakewood, NJ
Lakewood skews on age — the median resident is 17.3, younger than the national median. Lakewood is a city in New Jersey with a population of 69,884. It is the #10-largest of all cities in New Jersey nationally.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,576, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 25.3%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $618,400, with typical rent around $1,647.
Roughly 31.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 14.8% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,576
Median Household Income
$17,984
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$618,400
Median Home Value
$1,647
Median Rent
37.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.6%
High School+
31.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
63.1%
Public Transit
14.8%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.2%
Foreign Born
72.5%
Non-English at Home
1.8%
Veterans
5.0%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
78.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 40.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Information | 7.9% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Public Administration | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakewood, New Jersey has a population of 69,884 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Lakewood, New Jersey is $57,576, with 25.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lakewood, New Jersey is $618,400, with median monthly rent at $1,647 and a homeownership rate of 37.0%.
The median age in Lakewood, New Jersey is 17.3 years. The population is 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.