Lakewood, WA Demographics
A map of Lakewood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 29,002 | 45.6% |
Hispanic | 11,516 | 18.1% |
Black | 7,970 | 12.5% |
Multiracial | 6,034 | 9.5% |
Asian | 5,659 | 8.9% |
Native American/Other | 3,431 | 5.4% |
Lakewood, Washington had a population of 63,612 in 2020. It was 45.6% White, 12.5% Black, 8.9% Asian, 18.1% Hispanic, 5.4% Native American/Other, and 9.5% 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 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is the 21st 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
29,002 residents of Lakewood identify as White, or 45.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakewood less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #566 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is less White than neighboring McChord AFB (55.8% White), University Place (59.6% White), Steilacoom (65.3% White), Fircrest (68.1% White), and Fort Lewis (48% White).
Lakewood's Black Population
7,970 residents of Lakewood identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakewood slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Black than neighboring McChord AFB (9.8% Black), University Place (8.6% Black), Steilacoom (5.3% Black), Fircrest (7.3% Black), and Fort Lewis (12.1% Black).
Lakewood's Asian Population
5,659 residents of Lakewood identify as Asian, or 8.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #71 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Asian than neighboring McChord AFB (3.3% Asian), Steilacoom (7.1% Asian), Fircrest (5.4% Asian), and Fort Lewis (4.8% Asian). Lakewood is less Asian than neighboring University Place (10.7% Asian).
Lakewood's Hispanic Population
11,516 residents of Lakewood identify as Hispanic, or 18.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #110 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Hispanic than neighboring University Place (9.5% Hispanic), Steilacoom (9.4% Hispanic), and Fircrest (7.4% Hispanic). Lakewood is less Hispanic than neighboring McChord AFB (18.4% Hispanic), and Fort Lewis (24% Hispanic).
Lakewood's Native American/Other Population
3,431 residents of Lakewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring McChord AFB (3.5% Native American/Other), University Place (2.1% Native American/Other), Steilacoom (2.1% Native American/Other), Fircrest (1.4% Native American/Other), and Fort Lewis (4.2% Native American/Other).
Lakewood's Multiracial Population
6,034 residents of Lakewood identify as Multiracial, or 9.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Lakewood is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lakewood is more Multiracial than neighboring McChord AFB (9.2% Multiracial), University Place (9.4% Multiracial), and Fort Lewis (6.9% Multiracial). Lakewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Steilacoom (10.8% Multiracial), and Fircrest (10.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.