Lakewood, NJ

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2021 Population
66,752
21.3% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Menendez
Democratic Party
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
17.1
1.79% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
27.7%
6.45% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$52,222
4.15% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$519,500
4.46% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
18,230
24.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lakewood, NJ had a population of 66.8k people with a median age of 17.1 and a median household income of $52,222. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lakewood, NJ grew from 55,039 to 66,752, a 21.3% increase and its median household income grew from $50,139 to $52,222, a 4.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Other (Hispanic) (4.35%), White (Hispanic) (3.43%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.32%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%).

None of the households in Lakewood, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Lakewood, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakewood, NJ are Beth Medrash Govoha (183804) (943 degrees awarded in 2021), Georgian Court University (635 degrees), and Seminary Bnos Chaim (491817) (173 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lakewood, NJ was $519,500, and the homeownership rate was 39%.

Most people in Lakewood, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakewood, NJ was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lakewood, NJ is home to a population of 66.8k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.48% of Lakewood, NJ residents were born outside of the country (5.66k people).

In 2021, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.1k people) in Lakewood, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.9k Other (Hispanic) and 2.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.8%
2021 Citizenship
95.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Lakewood, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lakewood, NJ was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    58.1k ± 3.36k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    2.9k ± 1.81k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.29k ± 690
10.3%
Hispanic Population
6.88k people

In 2021, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.1k people) in Lakewood, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.9k Other (Hispanic) and 2.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.3% of the people in Lakewood, NJ are hispanic (6.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lakewood, NJ as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    274,332 ± 12,667 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    200,128 ± 10,864 people
  3. Mexico
    106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.48%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.66k people
8.48%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.67k people

As of 2021, 8.48% of Lakewood, NJ residents (5.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakewood, NJ was 8.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    65 ± 74
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    60 ± 90
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    60 ± 74

Lakewood, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lakewood, NJ employs 18.2k people. The largest industries in Lakewood, NJ are Educational Services (5,136 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,745 people), and Retail Trade (1,998 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($94,837), Finance & Insurance ($67,870), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,234).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

18.2k
2021 Value
± 1,304
24.4%
1 Year growth
± 7.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakewood, NJ grew at a rate of 24.4%, from 14.7k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakewood, NJ, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,123 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,521 people), and Management Occupations (2,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakewood, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.2k
2021 Value
± 1,304
24.4%
1 Year growth
± 7.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakewood, NJ grew at a rate of 24.4%, from 14.7k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakewood, NJ, are Educational Services (5,136 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,745 people), and Retail Trade (1,998 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakewood, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Lakewood, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,409
Median earning men ± $6,379
$24,863
Median earning women ± $2,464

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($153,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,161).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,713), Wholesale Trade ($41,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,581).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $68.4B
  2. $64.3B
  3. $45.5B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B
2020 Value in New Jersey
$1.35T
Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey
113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $114B
  2. $59.4B
  3. $21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez
Senator from New Jersey1
Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.
Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey2
Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Lakewood, NJ awarded 1,921 degrees. The student population of Lakewood, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,784 male students and 1,781 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakewood, NJ are White (1,726 and 91.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (71 and 3.75%), Black or African American (46 and 2.43%), and Unknown (31 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in Lakewood, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Beth Medrash Govoha (183804) (943 and 49.1%), Georgian Court University (635 and 33.1%), and Seminary Bnos Chaim (491817) (173 and 9.01%).

The most popular majors in Lakewood, NJ are Talmudic Studies. (1,113 and 57.9%), Judaic Studies (173 and 9.01%), and Registered Nursing (100 and 5.21%).

The median tuition cost in Lakewood, NJ for private four year colleges is $9,510.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Lakewood, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,565 (83.1% men and 16.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,565 students enrolled in Lakewood, NJ, 83.1% men and 16.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,478 records, of which 11.6% were women and 88.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 64 degree-majors awarded
  2. 448 degree-majors awarded
  3. 100 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lakewood, NJ was General Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lakewood, NJ according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 943 degrees awarded
  2. 635 degrees awarded
  3. 173 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beth Medrash Govoha (183804) with 943 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,240 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakewood, NJ, which is 1.82 times more than the 681 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,726 degrees mean that there were 24.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 71 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lakewood, NJ was $519,500 in 2021, which is 2.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $497,300 to $519,500, a 4.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakewood, NJ is 39%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lakewood, NJ have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakewood, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lakewood, NJ is $52,222. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lakewood, NJ was Census Tract 7154.01 with a value of $92,765, followed by Census Tract 7156 and Census Tract 7153.01, with respective values of $66,773 and $46,648.

Property

$519,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$41,292
$5,133
Median Property Taxes
±$623

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakewood, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lakewood, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

39%
Homeownership
2021
56.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 39% of the housing units in Lakewood, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 7154.01
  2. Census Tract 7156
  3. Census Tract 7153.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakewood, NJ was Census Tract 7154.01 with a value of $92,765, followed by Census Tract 7156 and Census Tract 7153.01, with respective values of $66,773 and $46,648.

The following map shows all of the places in Lakewood, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$52,222
Median Household Income
± $5,814
13.1k
Number of Households
± 1,164

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.1k households in Lakewood, NJ grew to $52,222 from the previous year's value of $50,139.

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lakewood, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (64.9%)
  2. Carpooled (16%)
  3. Worked At Home (12.4%)

In 2021, 64.9% of workers in Lakewood, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16%) and those who worked at home (12.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakewood, NJ have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.7% of the workforce in Lakewood, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lakewood, NJ have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakewood, NJ (18k out of 65.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakewood, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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94.5% of the population of Lakewood, NJ has health coverage, with 22.3% on employee plans, 52.9% on Medicaid, 3.53% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 0.0995% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ocean County, NJ see 2390 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (2332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1612 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 565 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,390 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ocean County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Ocean County, NJ see an average of 2,390 patients per year. This represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (2,332 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ocean County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 53.6% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 19.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 4.28% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.49%
Uninsured
22.3%
Employer Coverage
52.9%
Medicaid
3.53%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
0.0995%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakewood, NJ declined by 7.6% from 5.94% to 5.49%.

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