Lakewood Park is a CDP located in St. Lucie County Florida. Lakewood Park has a 2024 population of 14,585. Lakewood Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakewood Park is $68,115 with a poverty rate of 14.33%. The median age in Lakewood Park is 50.6 years: 48.4 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewood Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,372 | 73.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,898 | 13.44% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 530 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 472 | 3.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,551 | 2.54 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 2,407 | 3.07 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 2,216 | 1.49 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 637 | 3.88 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 291 | 3.18 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 674 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,538 | 14.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,284 | 12.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 460 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,173 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 730 | 6.95% |
| Some College | 2,646 | 25.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,804 | 7,002 | 1,383 |
| Black | 1,152 | 1,085 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 698 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 303 | 104 |
| Asian | 361 | 177 | 141 |
| Other Race | 283 | 147 | 21 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,727 | $34,648 | $40,161 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,448 | $79,698 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,471 | $43,702 | $31,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,058 | $39,478 | $28,438 |
| Overall | $38,935 | $46,695 | $36,896 |
| Some College | $38,950 | $53,962 | $37,990 |
$38,935
Average Earnings
$46,695
Average Male
$36,896
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.11% of Lakewood Park residents speak only English, while 14.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,778 | 1,180 | 12.07% |
| Black | 1,898 | 367 | 19.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,458 | 336 | 23.05% |
| Other | 530 | 260 | 49.06% |
| Multiple | 832 | 122 | 14.66% |
| Islander | 15 | 9 | 60% |
14.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.93%
Male Poverty Rate
17.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood Park is Islander, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood Park is White, with 12.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.16% |
| High School | 13.43% |
| Some College | 10.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.04% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,158 | $75,724 |
| Households | $58,004 | $68,115 |
| Married Families | $69,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,245 | $53,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,783
Number of Veterans
1,609
Male Veterans
174
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 895 |
| First Gulf War | 299 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| Korea | 99 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 569 |
| 75+ | 516 |
| 35 to 54 | 409 |
| 65 to 74 | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,367 | 15.23% |
| Black | 343 | 24.22% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 10.46% |
| Other Race | 67 | 23.67% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.27%
Born in Lakewood Park
88.13%
Native Born
11.87%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
7.69%
Naturalized
88.13% of Lakewood Park residents were born in the United States, with 39.27% having been born in Florida. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,585 | 233 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 14,352 | 233 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 14,119 | 519 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 13,600 | -627 | -4.41% |
| 2020 | 14,227 | 163 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 14,064 | 1,429 | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 12,635 | 545 | 4.51% |
| 2017 | 12,090 | 384 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 11,706 | 195 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 11,511 | 207 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 11,304 | 365 | 3.34% |
| 2013 | 10,939 | -686 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 11,625 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 11,631 | 308 | 2.72% |
| 2010 | 11,323 | 0 | 0% |