Lakewood, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lakewood, Ohio is 50,229 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $65,925, the median home value is $241,500, and the median age is 34.7.
The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (52,026 → 49,517).
50,229
Population
9062
People / sq mi
$65,925
Median Income
$241,500
Median Home Value
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Lakewood covers 5.5 sq mi of land at 9062 people per square mile.
About Lakewood, OH
Lakewood stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 9,062 people per square mile. Lakewood is a city in Ohio with a population of 50,229. It ranks #18 among cities in Ohio by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,925 — below the US median of $78,538. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $241,500, with typical rent around $1,013.
College attainment is above the local norm at 53.9%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 19.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 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 52,026 in 2010 and 49,517 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,026 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.
49,517
Population (2024)
52,026
Population (2010)
52,026
Peak (2010)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,026 |
| 2011 | 51,662 |
| 2012 | 51,400 |
| 2013 | 51,257 |
| 2014 | 51,088 |
| 2015 | 50,811 |
| 2016 | 50,528 |
| 2017 | 50,211 |
| 2018 | 50,012 |
| 2019 | 49,678 |
| 2020 | 50,825 |
| 2021 | 50,268 |
| 2022 | 49,776 |
| 2023 | 49,564 |
| 2024 | 49,517 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,925
Median Household Income
$49,172
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$241,500
Median Home Value
$1,013
Median Rent
44.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
53.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
69.0%
Public Transit
19.0%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.0%
Foreign Born
90.0%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Information | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakewood, Ohio has a population of 50,229 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Lakewood, Ohio is $65,925, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lakewood, Ohio is $241,500, with median monthly rent at $1,013 and a homeownership rate of 44.5%.
The median age in Lakewood, Ohio is 34.7 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (52,026 → 49,517).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.