Lakewood, SC Demographics

A map of Lakewood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,723	1,640	48.6%	58.4%
Black	1,248	942	35.2%	33.5%
Multiracial	491	72	13.9%	2.6%
Native American/Other	71	29	2.0%	1.0%
Asian	11	30	0.3%	1.1%
Hispanic	0	97	0.0%	3.5%

Lakewood, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,544, a large increase from the 2,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 35.2% Black, 13.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina 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 54.5% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakewood is ranked the 132nd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakewood's White Population

1,723 residents of Lakewood, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakewood is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Lakewood ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 58.4% to 48.6%.

Lakewood is more White than neighboring South Sumter (4.1% White), East Sumter (32.6% White), Cane Savannah (44.9% White), and Paxville (30.9% White). Lakewood is less White than neighboring Privateer (78.6% White).

Lakewood's Black Population

1,248 residents of Lakewood, or 35.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakewood is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Lakewood ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Black residents' share of Lakewood's population has increased from 33.5% to 35.2%.

Lakewood is more Black than neighboring Privateer (18.2% Black). Lakewood is less Black than neighboring South Sumter (83.6% Black), East Sumter (63.6% Black), Cane Savannah (52.4% Black), and Paxville (57.6% Black).

Lakewood's Asian Population

11 residents of Lakewood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lakewood ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring South Sumter (0% Asian), Privateer (0% Asian), East Sumter (0% Asian), Cane Savannah (0% Asian), and Paxville (0% Asian).

Lakewood's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Lakewood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakewood is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakewood ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakewood's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring South Sumter (12.3% Hispanic), Privateer (0.5% Hispanic), East Sumter (2.2% Hispanic), and Paxville (3.1% Hispanic).

Lakewood's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Lakewood, or 2.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakewood ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 144.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakewood's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.0%.

Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Sumter (0% Native American/Other), Privateer (0% Native American/Other), East Sumter (0% Native American/Other), Cane Savannah (0% Native American/Other), and Paxville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Lakewood's Multiracial Population

491 residents of Lakewood, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakewood is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lakewood ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 581.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakewood's population has increased from 2.6% to 13.9%.

Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring South Sumter (0% Multiracial), Privateer (2.8% Multiracial), East Sumter (1.6% Multiracial), Cane Savannah (2.7% Multiracial), and Paxville (6.8% 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.