Lakewood, CO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lakewood was 156,120, a 0.63% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lakewood's population was 157,109, an increase of 0.56% compared to a population of 156,236 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lakewood, CO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lakewood increased by 12,139. In this period, the peak population was 157,109 in the year 2021. 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 143,981 - -
2001 143,673 -308 -0.21%
2002 143,055 -618 -0.43%
2003 141,902 -1,153 -0.81%
2004 140,746 -1,156 -0.81%
2005 139,676 -1,070 -0.76%
2006 139,674 -2 -
2007 140,368 694 0.5%
2008 141,291 923 0.66%
2009 142,251 960 0.68%
2010 142,769 518 0.36%
2011 144,110 1,341 0.94%
2012 145,727 1,617 1.12%
2013 147,132 1,405 0.96%
2014 149,287 2,155 1.46%
2015 151,013 1,726 1.16%
2016 153,851 2,838 1.88%
2017 155,020 1,169 0.76%
2018 155,912 892 0.58%
2019 156,459 547 0.35%
2020 156,236 -223 -0.14%
2021 157,109 873 0.56%
2022 156,120 -989 -0.63%
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Lakewood, CO population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lakewood's population decreased by 1,212 (0.84%), 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 13,467 (9.43%), 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 156,120. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lakewood's population peaked in year 2021 at 157,109.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lakewood's population was lowest in year 2006 at 139,674.

Lakewood, CO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lakewood grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lakewood had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population grew 8.43% 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 0.38% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 116. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2015 to 2016, Lakewood's population grew the most with an increase of 2,838 (1.88%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Lakewood's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,156 (-0.81%).

Things to know

Is Lakewood, CO population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lakewood's population decreased by 116 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 873 (0.56%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 989 (0.63%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lakewood increased by 8,988 (6.11%). The population was highest at 157,109 in the year 2021 and lowest at 147,132 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Lakewood, CO 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 156,120, a 0.63% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lakewood population was 157,109, an increase of 0.56% compared to a population of 156,236 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lakewood increased by 12,139. In this period, the peak population was 157,109 in the year 2021. 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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