Lakewood is a CDP located in Sumter County South Carolina. Lakewood has a 2024 population of 3,152. Lakewood is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 7.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,919 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakewood is $72,547 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in Lakewood is 46.7 years: 44.7 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,531 | 48.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,193 | 38.05% |
| Two or more races | 370 | 11.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,500 | 2.09 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 577 | 2.7 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 569 | 1.04 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 185 | 3.29 | 6.5 | 93.5 |
| Female | 169 | 2.25 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 372 | 13.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 302 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 5.9% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 836 | 31.23% |
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 | 1,371 | 1,248 | 325 |
| Black | 971 | 896 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 294 | 32 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 41 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,953 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,750 | $31,264 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,660 | $34,548 | $37,146 |
| Some College | $37,403 | $52,976 | $36,903 |
$36,660
Average Earnings
$34,548
Average Male
$37,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.49% of Lakewood residents speak only English, while 3.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 370 | 175 | 47.3% |
| Black | 1,193 | 79 | 6.62% |
| White | 1,531 | 73 | 4.77% |
10.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
18.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is Multiple, with 47.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakewood is White, with 4.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.43% |
| High School | 2.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.55% |
| Female Employed | 4.94% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,514 | $97,611 |
| Households | $47,290 | $72,547 |
| Married Families | $109,116 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,537 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
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
307
Number of Veterans
287
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 15.01% |
| Islander | 41 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 10.88% |
| Black | 26 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
56.49%
Born in Lakewood
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
97.35% of Lakewood residents were born in the United States, with 56.49% having been born in South Carolina. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,152 | 8 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 3,144 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,135 | 273 | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 2,862 | -57 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 2,919 | 170 | 6.18% |
| 2019 | 2,749 | 105 | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 2,644 | -374 | -12.39% |
| 2017 | 3,018 | 197 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 2,821 | 151 | 5.66% |
| 2015 | 2,670 | -272 | -9.25% |
| 2014 | 2,942 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,932 | -209 | -6.65% |
| 2012 | 3,141 | 610 | 24.1% |
| 2011 | 2,531 | -501 | -16.52% |
| 2010 | 3,032 | 0 | 0% |