Lakewood, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lakewood, California is 80,510 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 109th-largest city in California. The median household income is $116,794, the median home value is $774,100, and the median age is 39.0.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (80,079 → 78,494).
80,510
Population
8570
People / sq mi
$116,794
Median Income
$774,100
Median Home Value
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Lakewood covers 9.4 sq mi of land at 8570 people per square mile.
About Lakewood, CA
What distinguishes Lakewood is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 8,570 people per square mile. Lakewood is a city in California with a population of 80,510.
Median household income is $116,794, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $774,100, with typical rent around $2,324.
Roughly 32.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.4%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lakewood: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Lakewood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lakewood city had a population of 80,079 in 2010 and 78,494 in 2024, a -2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 82,225 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.13%.
78,494
Population (2024)
80,079
Population (2010)
82,225
Peak (2020)
-0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,079 |
| 2011 | 80,413 |
| 2012 | 80,672 |
| 2013 | 80,883 |
| 2014 | 80,927 |
| 2015 | 80,951 |
| 2016 | 80,895 |
| 2017 | 80,510 |
| 2018 | 79,907 |
| 2019 | 79,307 |
| 2020 | 82,225 |
| 2021 | 80,495 |
| 2022 | 79,365 |
| 2023 | 78,717 |
| 2024 | 78,494 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$116,794
Median Household Income
$44,444
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$774,100
Median Home Value
$2,324
Median Rent
72.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.4%
High School+
32.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
75.4%
Public Transit
12.4%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.1%
Foreign Born
64.5%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.5% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakewood, California has a population of 80,510 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 109th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Lakewood, California is $116,794, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lakewood, California is $774,100, with median monthly rent at $2,324 and a homeownership rate of 72.0%.
The median age in Lakewood, California is 39.0 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (80,079 → 78,494).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.