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 $71,753 with a poverty rate of 10.66%. The median age in Lakewood Park is 51.2 years: 48.6 years for males, and 54.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewood Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,250 | 72.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,142 | 15.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,067 | 7.58% |
| Other race | 333 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 248 | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
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 | 5,527 | 2.54 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 2,639 | 3.17 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 2,043 | 1.33 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Female | 619 | 3.71 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 226 | 2.96 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 653 | 6.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,659 | 15.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,322 | 12.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 531 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 3,358 | 31.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 2,718 | 25.6% |
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 | 7,665 | 7,114 | 1,371 |
| Black | 1,496 | 1,316 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 951 | 744 | 223 |
| 2+ Races | 643 | 535 | 172 |
| Asian | 248 | 172 | 143 |
| Other Race | 181 | 68 | 0 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 17 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,953 | $34,917 | $45,827 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,972 | $81,509 | $58,657 |
| High School Graduate | $45,014 | $47,207 | $31,307 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,422 | $16,855 | $40,288 |
| Overall | $40,951 | $46,928 | $36,984 |
| Some College | $40,523 | $53,260 | $37,247 |
$40,951
Average Earnings
$46,928
Average Male
$36,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.92% of Lakewood Park residents speak only English, while 13.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,879 | 1,012 | 10.24% |
| Black | 2,142 | 213 | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,263 | 184 | 14.57% |
| Other | 333 | 126 | 37.84% |
| Multiple | 1,067 | 78 | 7.31% |
| Islander | 33 | 17 | 51.52% |
10.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
11.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood Park is Islander, with 51.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood Park is Multiple, with 7.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.23% |
| High School | 11.49% |
| Some College | 8.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
| Male Employed | 1.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,180 | $80,005 |
| Households | $64,848 | $71,753 |
| Married Families | $75,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,014 | $54,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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
1,698
Number of Veterans
1,503
Male Veterans
195
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 952 |
| Second Gulf War | 288 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 606 |
| 75+ | 402 |
| 35 to 54 | 346 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,321 | 15.26% |
| Black | 338 | 19.27% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 7.26% |
| Other Race | 34 | 18.28% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
37.06%
Born in Lakewood Park
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
8.16%
Naturalized
88.19% of Lakewood Park residents were born in the United States, with 37.06% having been born in Florida. 3.64% 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% |