Lakewood, CA Demographics

A map of Lakewood's Population by Race

Lakewood, California had a population of 82,496 in 2020. It was 31.4% White, 7.9% Black, 18.3% Asian, 35.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lakewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is the 106th most populous. 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's White Population

25,882 residents of Lakewood identify as White, or 31.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #1162 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more White than neighboring Bellflower (13.7% White), Artesia (15.9% White), Hawaiian Gardens (5.5% White), Cerritos (12.8% White), and Signal Hill (23.9% White).

Lakewood's Black Population

6,530 residents of Lakewood identify as Black, or 7.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #117 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Black than neighboring Artesia (3.8% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.9% Black), and Cerritos (6.4% Black). Lakewood is less Black than neighboring Bellflower (12.8% Black), and Signal Hill (13.1% Black).

Lakewood's Asian Population

15,137 residents of Lakewood identify as Asian, or 18.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #156 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring Bellflower (12.4% Asian), and Hawaiian Gardens (12.2% Asian). Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (41.8% Asian), Cerritos (62.1% Asian), and Signal Hill (21.8% Asian).

Lakewood's Hispanic Population

29,482 residents of Lakewood identify as Hispanic, or 35.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #546 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (35.5% Hispanic), Cerritos (14.3% Hispanic), and Signal Hill (35.5% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellflower (57.1% Hispanic), and Hawaiian Gardens (76.7% Hispanic).

Lakewood's Native American/Other Population

1,308 residents of Lakewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellflower (1.4% Native American/Other), Artesia (0.9% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), Cerritos (1% Native American/Other), and Signal Hill (1.4% Native American/Other).

Lakewood's Multiracial Population

4,157 residents of Lakewood identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lakewood is ranked #712 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellflower (2.6% Multiracial), Artesia (2% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.9% Multiracial), Cerritos (3.4% Multiracial), and Signal Hill (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.