Lakewood, CA Demographics

A map of Lakewood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	31,077	29,482	38.9%	35.7%
White	24,277	25,882	30.4%	31.4%
Asian	13,589	15,137	17.0%	18.3%
Black	5,611	6,530	7.0%	7.9%
Multiracial	3,975	4,157	5.0%	5.0%
Native American/Other	1,321	1,308	1.7%	1.6%

Lakewood, California has an estimated population of 79,850, a decrease from the 82,496 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.9% Hispanic, 30.4% White, 17.0% Asian, 7.0% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakewood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakewood, that probability was 73.1% in 2020 and 71.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakewood is ranked the 110th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakewood was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakewood's White Population

24,277 residents of Lakewood, or 30.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakewood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lakewood ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 31.4% to 30.4%.

Lakewood is more White than neighboring Bellflower (13.9% White), Artesia (13.1% White), Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), Cerritos (11.7% White), and Signal Hill (27% White).

Lakewood's Black Population

5,611 residents of Lakewood, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lakewood ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 7.9% to 7.0%.

Lakewood is more Black than neighboring Artesia (5.2% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black), Cerritos (5.7% Black), and Signal Hill (6.3% Black). Lakewood is less Black than neighboring Bellflower (10.5% Black).

Lakewood's Asian Population

13,589 residents of Lakewood, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lakewood ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 18.3% to 17.0%.

Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring Bellflower (11.3% Asian), and Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian). Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (43.2% Asian), Cerritos (61.7% Asian), and Signal Hill (22.6% Asian).

Lakewood's Hispanic Population

31,077 residents of Lakewood, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lakewood ranks 547th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakewood's population has increased from 35.7% to 38.9%.

Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (33.1% Hispanic), Cerritos (16% Hispanic), and Signal Hill (37.4% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellflower (60.4% Hispanic), and Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic).

Lakewood's Native American/Other Population

1,321 residents of Lakewood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakewood ranks 581st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellflower (0.9% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (1.1% Native American/Other), Cerritos (0.8% Native American/Other), and Signal Hill (0.9% Native American/Other). Lakewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Artesia (4.2% Native American/Other).

Lakewood's Multiracial Population

3,975 residents of Lakewood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lakewood ranks 716th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellflower (3.1% Multiracial), Artesia (1.2% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial), and Cerritos (4.1% Multiracial). Lakewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Signal Hill (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.