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Lakewood
  • City in Colorado
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Lakewood
#50 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Colorado
  • 508 reviews
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    Lakewood Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    155,608
    Unemployment Rate
    3%
    Poverty Rate
    9.2%
    Non-Citizens
    4.7%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 61 responses
    • Mixed
      56%
    • Friendly
      28%
    • Older- many are original house owners
      8%
    • Peaceful
      5%
    • Family oriented
      2%
    • Hostile
      2%

    Lakewood Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      68%
    • Hispanic
      23%
    • Asian
      4%
    • Two or more races
      3%
    • African American
      1%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Other race
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      50%
    • Male
      50%
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $75,343
    National
    $69,021
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      13%
    • $25-$44k
      15%
    • $45-$74k
      22%
    • $75-$149k
      32%
    • $150k+
      18%
    Median Individual Income
    $37,924
    National
    $34,429
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      20%
    • $15-$34k
      27%
    • $35-$64k
      28%
    • $65k+
      25%

    Community

    Poll
    65%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 62 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of people say LGBTQ+ residents are treated the same as non-LGBTQ+ residents. 62 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Everything is so convenient
      46%
    • We are all just friendly middle class people.
      26%
    • Heavy traffic, Unaffordable
      11%
    • Be careful at the stop sign, no one ever stops.
      6%
    • Get to know your neighbors
      6%
    • Learn the back streets to places!
      6%

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