Lakewood, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

60,564

Unemployment

5.5%

Poverty

14.7%

Median Home

$309,600

Median Income

$55,723

Median Rent

$1,095

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Lakewood SnackAbility

6
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Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Lakewood, WA Crime Report

3,001
Total Crimes

4,885.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

108.23%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Lakewood / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,001	4,885.1	3,026.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	381	620.2	293.7	387.8
Murder	4	6.5	3.9	6.5
Robbery	72	117.2	67.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	273	444.4	187.6	279.7
Property Crime	2,620	4,264.9	2,732.4	1,958.2
Burglary	445	724.4	522.1	314.2
Larceny	1,721	2,801.5	1,854.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	454	739.0	356.1	246.0

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Lakewood, WA Cost Of Living

115
Lakewood's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lakewood	Washington	National Average
Overall	115	119	100

Services	109	112	100
Groceries	119	110	100
Health	123	122	100
Housing	113	136	100
Transportation	135	123	100
Utilities	95	91	100

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Lakewood, WA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User MyName (Cacophony) | GFDL

Rankings for Lakewood in Washington

Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Ranks #9 in Worst Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #79 in Cheapest Places To Live In Washington

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Population over time in Lakewood

Year	Population	% Change
2020	60,564	1.6%
2019	59,606	0.9%
2018	59,102	-0.7%
2017	59,489	0.6%
2016	59,122	0.4%
2015	58,890	0.2%
2014	58,762	0.1%
2013	58,688	0.0%
2012	58,688	-0.0%
2011	58,700	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lakewood

White

48.1% (29,120)

African American

12.5% (7,591)

American Indian

0.9% (515)

Asian

7.6% (4,633)

Hawaiian

3.0% (1,797)

Other

0.1% (57)

Two Or More

9.3% (5,626)

Hispanic

18.5% (11,225)

Race	Lakewood	WA	USA
White	48.1%	67.5%	60.1%
African American	12.5%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.9%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	7.6%	8.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	3.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	9.3%	5.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	18.5%	12.9%	18.2%

Gender in Lakewood

Female

50.6% (30,615)

Male

49.4% (29,948)

Gender	Lakewood	WA	USA
Female	50.6%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	49.4%	50.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lakewood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (2,422)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (4,845)

High School / GED

28.0% (16,957)

Some College

26.0% (15,746)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (7,267)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (8,478)

Master's Degree

5.0% (3,028)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,211)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (605)

Education	Lakewood	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	26.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lakewood, Washington

Less than $10,000

7.2% (438,717)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.2% (196,422)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.1% (549,250)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.1% (549,494)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.7% (890,123)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.6% (1,309,564)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.5% (759,093)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.8% (833,026)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.2% (314,763)

$200,000 or more

3.6% (215,942)

Income	Lakewood	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.2%	4.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.2%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.1%	6.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.1%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.7%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.6%	17.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.5%	13.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.8%	18.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.2%	8.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.6%	10.5%	8.3%