Lakewood, OH Demographics
A map of Lakewood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 42,164 | 82.8% |
Black | 2,674 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 2,484 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 2,136 | 4.2% |
Asian | 1,219 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 265 | 0.5% |
Lakewood, Ohio had a population of 50,942 in 2020. It was 82.8% White, 5.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is the 17th 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
42,164 residents of Lakewood identify as White, or 82.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakewood slightly larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #1059 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more White than neighboring Linndale (66.7% White), Brooklyn (65% White), and Brook Park (82.5% White). Lakewood is less White than neighboring Rocky River (89.8% White), and Fairview Park (87.5% White).
Lakewood's Black Population
2,674 residents of Lakewood identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakewood slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #185 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Black than neighboring Rocky River (1.3% Black), Fairview Park (2.6% Black), and Brook Park (4.2% Black). Lakewood is less Black than neighboring Linndale (11.1% Black), and Brooklyn (8.7% Black).
Lakewood's Asian Population
1,219 residents of Lakewood identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring Linndale (0% Asian), Rocky River (2.3% Asian), and Fairview Park (1.6% Asian). Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring Brooklyn (5.7% Asian).
Lakewood's Hispanic Population
2,484 residents of Lakewood identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #191 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocky River (3.2% Hispanic), and Fairview Park (4.2% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Linndale (18.5% Hispanic), Brooklyn (15.8% Hispanic), and Brook Park (6.2% Hispanic).
Lakewood's Native American/Other Population
265 residents of Lakewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #466 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brook Park (0.4% Native American/Other). Lakewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Linndale (3.7% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn (0.7% Native American/Other).
Lakewood's Multiracial Population
2,136 residents of Lakewood identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lakewood is ranked #497 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Linndale (0% Multiracial), Rocky River (2.8% Multiracial), Fairview Park (3.5% Multiracial), and Brooklyn (4.1% Multiracial). Lakewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Brook Park (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.