Lakewood, NJ Demographics

A map of Lakewood's Population by Race

Lakewood, New Jersey had a population of 69,398 in 2020. It was 83.6% White, 1.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.4% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is the 12th 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

58,001 residents of Lakewood identify as White, or 83.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakewood considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more White than neighboring Leisure Village (60.4% White), Ramtown (80.7% White), and Pine Lake Park (71.1% White). Lakewood is less White than neighboring Leisure Village East (90.4% White), and Cedar Glen West (87.8% White).

Lakewood's Black Population

1,197 residents of Lakewood identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakewood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #475 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is less Black than neighboring Leisure Village (6.8% Black), Ramtown (2.4% Black), Leisure Village East (2.1% Black), Cedar Glen West (2% Black), and Pine Lake Park (5.6% Black).

Lakewood's Asian Population

176 residents of Lakewood identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakewood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #658 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring Leisure Village (1.1% Asian), Ramtown (2.8% Asian), Leisure Village East (1.7% Asian), Cedar Glen West (1.8% Asian), and Pine Lake Park (4.4% Asian).

Lakewood's Hispanic Population

7,922 residents of Lakewood identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakewood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ramtown (10.5% Hispanic), Leisure Village East (4.4% Hispanic), and Cedar Glen West (5.9% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village (30% Hispanic), and Pine Lake Park (14.3% Hispanic).

Lakewood's Native American/Other Population

1,159 residents of Lakewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure Village (0.4% Native American/Other), Ramtown (0.3% Native American/Other), Leisure Village East (0.1% Native American/Other), Cedar Glen West (0.1% Native American/Other), and Pine Lake Park (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lakewood's Multiracial Population

943 residents of Lakewood identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Lakewood is ranked #646 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisure Village (1.2% Multiracial), and Leisure Village East (1.2% Multiracial). Lakewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramtown (3.3% Multiracial), Cedar Glen West (2.3% Multiracial), and Pine Lake Park (4% Multiracial).

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