Lakewood, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lakewood was 79,063, a 1.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lakewood's population was 80,473, a decline of 2.12% compared to a population of 82,213 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lakewood, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lakewood decreased by 390. In this period, the peak population was 82,213 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 79,453 - -
2001 79,910 457 0.58%
2002 80,258 348 0.44%
2003 80,484 226 0.28%
2004 80,306 -178 -0.22%
2005 79,734 -572 -0.71%
2006 78,890 -844 -1.06%
2007 78,139 -751 -0.95%
2008 78,118 -21 -0.03%
2009 78,384 266 0.34%
2010 80,070 1,686 2.15%
2011 80,383 313 0.39%
2012 80,693 310 0.39%
2013 80,906 213 0.26%
2014 81,008 102 0.13%
2015 81,104 96 0.12%
2016 80,920 -184 -0.23%
2017 80,458 -462 -0.57%
2018 79,807 -651 -0.81%
2019 78,999 -808 -1.01%
2020 82,213 3,214 4.07%
2021 80,473 -1,740 -2.12%
2022 79,063 -1,410 -1.75%
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Lakewood, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lakewood's population increased by 617 (0.78%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Lakewood's population increased by 2,143 (2.68%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Lakewood's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lakewood's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 79,063. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lakewood's population peaked in year 2020 at 82,213.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lakewood's population was lowest in year 2008 at 78,118.

Lakewood, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lakewood grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lakewood had an average annual population growth rate of -0.02% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.49% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lakewood's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lakewood's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.02% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 3,150. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Lakewood's population grew the most with an increase of 3,214 (4.07%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Lakewood's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,740 (-2.12%).

Things to know

Is Lakewood, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lakewood's population decreased by 3,150 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,740 (2.12%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,410 (1.75%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lakewood, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lakewood decreased by 1,843 (2.28%). The population was highest at 82,213 in the year 2020 and lowest at 78,999 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.19%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Lakewood, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lakewood population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lakewood across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Lakewood was 79,063, a 1.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lakewood population was 80,473, a decline of 2.12% compared to a population of 82,213 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lakewood decreased by 390. In this period, the peak population was 82,213 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Lakewood population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Lakewood is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lakewood population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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