Lakewood township is located in Ocean County New Jersey. Lakewood township has a 2024 population of 140,389. Lakewood township is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 135,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakewood township is $95,998 with a poverty rate of 24.75%. The median age in Lakewood township is 18.2 years: 17.3 years for males, and 19 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewood township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117,612 | 86.06% |
| Other race | 7,743 | 5.67% |
| Two or more races | 6,218 | 4.55% |
| Black or African American | 2,714 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 1,319 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 1,038 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,162 | 4.32 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 21,082 | 5.35 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 6,669 | 1.18 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 2,119 | 3.46 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 1,292 | 5.25 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
5.08
Average Family Size
4.32
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,632 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,394 | 4.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,486 | 18.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,081 | 14.27% |
| High School Graduate | 17,527 | 30.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,508 | 4.43% |
| Some College | 13,009 | 22.97% |
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 | 45,456 | 43,147 | 15,787 |
| Hispanic | 7,494 | 5,038 | 1,398 |
| Other Race | 3,846 | 2,752 | 706 |
| 2+ Races | 2,850 | 2,231 | 983 |
| Black | 1,697 | 1,383 | 259 |
| Asian | 791 | 780 | 596 |
| Native American | 685 | 435 | 6 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,341 | $59,591 | $49,118 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,530 | $72,782 | $49,205 |
| High School Graduate | $31,793 | $41,208 | $27,858 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,504 | $42,108 | $30,879 |
| Overall | $40,654 | $50,033 | $31,928 |
| Some College | $36,675 | $45,619 | $27,268 |
$40,654
Average Earnings
$50,033
Average Male
$31,928
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.63% of Lakewood township residents speak only English, while 23.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 113,170 | 28,255 | 24.97% |
| Hispanic | 15,053 | 3,850 | 25.58% |
| Multiple | 6,098 | 1,721 | 28.22% |
| Other | 7,688 | 1,534 | 19.95% |
| Black | 2,424 | 700 | 28.88% |
| Native | 1,319 | 41 | 3.11% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Asian | 965 | 8 | 0.83% |
24.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.76%
Male Poverty Rate
24.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood township is Asian, with 0.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.21% |
| High School | 20.95% |
| Some College | 19.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.87% |
| Female Employed | 16.09% |
| Male Employed | 10.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,873 | $103,247 |
| Households | $62,947 | $95,998 |
| Married Families | $73,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,078 | $60,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,842
Number of Veterans
1,711
Male Veterans
131
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 534 |
| Korea | 278 |
| First Gulf War | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| World War II | 74 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 976 |
| 55 to 64 | 319 |
| 65 to 74 | 289 |
| 35 to 54 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 1.76% |
| Black | 63 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 1.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
59.61%
Born in Lakewood township
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
4.45%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
91.66% of Lakewood township residents were born in the United States, with 59.61% having been born in New Jersey. 4.45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 143,004 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 142,481 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 141,958 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 141,435 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 140,912 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 140,389 | 523 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 139,866 | 523 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 139,343 | 1,106 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 138,237 | 2,848 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 135,389 | 29,036 | 27.3% |
| 2019 | 106,353 | 2,147 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 104,206 | 1,869 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 102,337 | 1,748 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 100,589 | 1,563 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 99,026 | 1,103 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 97,923 | 1,571 | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 96,352 | 1,408 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 94,944 | 1,099 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 93,845 | 638 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 93,207 | 0 | 0% |