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Crime in Lakewood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lakewood. Key points include:
There were 9,166 total crimes in Lakewood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lakewood is 5,880.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lakewood is 787.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lakewood is 5,093.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lakewood is 177.49% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lakewood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lakewood / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,166 | 5,880.6 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,227 | 787.2 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 215 | 137.9 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 915 | 587.0 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7,939 | 5,093.4 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 917 | 588.3 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,817 | 3,732.0 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,205 | 773.1 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lakewood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lakewood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lakewood is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lakewood is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lakewood is $573,912.
The median income in Lakewood is $89,792.
Lakewood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lakewood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lakewood | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 196 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lakewood, CO Weather
The average high in Lakewood is 62.8° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 45.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.1 inches of precipitation each year with 78.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 78.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lakewood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lakewood
The current population in Lakewood is 156,583. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 156,583 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 156,309 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 156,149 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 155,608 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 155,733 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 155,146 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 153,522 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 151,411 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 149,793 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 147,836 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 145,880 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 144,530 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 143,496 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 142,732 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 142,020 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lakewood
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Lakewood is:
68.2% White with 106,779 White residents.
1.3% African American with 2,085 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 392 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 5,584 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 175 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 251 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 5,962 Two Or More residents.
22.6% Hispanic with 35,355 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lakewood | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lakewood
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Lakewood is 50.0% female with 78,361 female residents.
Lakewood is 50.0% male with 78,222 male residents.
| Gender | Lakewood | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lakewood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Lakewood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lakewood completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Lakewood completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lakewood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lakewood completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Lakewood completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Lakewood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lakewood completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lakewood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lakewood | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lakewood, Colorado
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3.7% of households in Lakewood earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Lakewood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Lakewood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Lakewood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Lakewood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Lakewood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Lakewood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Lakewood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Lakewood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.2% of households in Lakewood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lakewood | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.2% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
