Lakewood, NJ Demographics

A map of Lakewood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	57,161	58,001	82.1%	83.6%
Hispanic	9,147	7,922	13.1%	11.4%
Multiracial	1,263	943	1.8%	1.4%
Black	1,154	1,197	1.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	575	1,159	0.8%	1.7%
Asian	285	176	0.4%	0.3%

Lakewood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 69,585, a less than 1% change from the 69,398 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 28.8% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakewood is ranked the 12th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakewood's White Population

57,161 residents of Lakewood, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakewood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lakewood ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 83.6% to 82.1%.

Lakewood is more White than neighboring Leisure Village (59.3% White), Ramtown (72.3% White), and Pine Lake Park (67.8% White). Lakewood is less White than neighboring Leisure Village East (96.5% White), and Cedar Glen West (93.3% White).

Lakewood's Black Population

1,154 residents of Lakewood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakewood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lakewood ranks 479th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Lakewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Lakewood is more Black than neighboring Ramtown (1.3% Black), Leisure Village East (0.3% Black), and Cedar Glen West (0% Black). Lakewood is less Black than neighboring Leisure Village (2.5% Black), and Pine Lake Park (6.1% Black).

Lakewood's Asian Population

285 residents of Lakewood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakewood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lakewood ranks 664th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.9%. Asian residents' share of Lakewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring Leisure Village (0.2% Asian), and Leisure Village East (0% Asian). Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring Ramtown (3.2% Asian), Cedar Glen West (4.7% Asian), and Pine Lake Park (3.3% Asian).

Lakewood's Hispanic Population

9,147 residents of Lakewood, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakewood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lakewood ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakewood's population has increased from 11.4% to 13.1%.

Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village East (2.4% Hispanic), and Cedar Glen West (0% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village (36.8% Hispanic), Ramtown (20.5% Hispanic), and Pine Lake Park (19.2% Hispanic).

Lakewood's Native American/Other Population

575 residents of Lakewood, or 0.8% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakewood ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure Village (0% Native American/Other), Ramtown (0% Native American/Other), Leisure Village East (0.1% Native American/Other), Cedar Glen West (0% Native American/Other), and Pine Lake Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lakewood's Multiracial Population

1,263 residents of Lakewood, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lakewood ranks 655th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisure Village (1.2% Multiracial), and Leisure Village East (0.6% Multiracial). Lakewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramtown (2.8% Multiracial), Cedar Glen West (2% Multiracial), and Pine Lake Park (3.3% 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.