Lakewood PUMA, CO

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2024 Population

125,397

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11.8%

4.13% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$85,977

3.56% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$608,400

6.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

66,952

1.57% 1-year growth

About

13.2% of the households in Lakewood PUMA, CO 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.

95.5% of the residents in Lakewood PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakewood PUMA, CO are Red Rocks Community College (2,324 degrees awarded in 2024), Colorado School of Mines (1,997 degrees), and Colorado Christian University (1,694 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lakewood PUMA, CO was $608,400, and the homeownership rate was 50.9%.

Most people in Lakewood PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakewood PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Lakewood PUMA, CO borders Foothills PUMA, CO, Wheat Ridge PUMA, CO, South Jefferson PUMA, CO, Downtown Denver PUMA, CO, and Southwest Denver PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Lakewood PUMA, CO is home to a population of 125k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.76% of Lakewood PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (9.73k people).

In 2024, there were 6.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.2k people) in Lakewood PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 7.09k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lakewood PUMA, CO are Spanish (11,443 households), German (541 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (442 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,101

Women

48.7%

64,324

Men

51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 125,425 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Lakewood PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Lakewood PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lakewood PUMA, CO was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lakewood PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.2k ± 2.56k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
12.5k ± 1.61k
White (Hispanic)
7.09k ± 1.43k

22.3%

Hispanic Population

27.9k people

22.3% of the people in Lakewood PUMA, CO are hispanic (27.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lakewood PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,588 ± 1,449 people
Rwanda
444 ± 516 people
Vietnam
402 ± 491 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lakewood PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 3,588 Lakewood PUMA, CO residents, followed by Rwanda with 444 and Vietnam with 402.

Foreign-Born Population

7.76%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.73k people

7.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.97k people

As of 2024, 7.76% of Lakewood PUMA, CO residents (9.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakewood PUMA, CO was 7.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lakewood PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,443 households (9.59%)
German
541 households (0.453%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
442 households (0.37%)

13.2% of the households in Lakewood PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lakewood PUMA, CO was Spanish. 9.59% of the households in Lakewood PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,087 ± 392
Gulf War (2001-)
1,305 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
808 ± 181

Lakewood PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lakewood PUMA, CO.

Health

92.5% of the population of Lakewood PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 30% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.47%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakewood PUMA, CO grew by 0.692% from 7.42% to 7.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lakewood PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lakewood PUMA, CO employs 67k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lakewood PUMA, CO were Construction (4,723 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,231 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,782 people), and the highest paying industries were Software publishers ($181,922), Data processing, hosting & related services ($178,337), and Offices of physicians ($160,250).

Males in Lakewood PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,858. The income inequality in Lakewood PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,385

Women

46.9%

35,567

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Lakewood PUMA, CO in 2024 was 66,952 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lakewood PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

67k

2024 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lakewood PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 65.9k employees to 67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakewood PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,771 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,557 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,543 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakewood PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

67k

2024 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lakewood PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 65.9k employees to 67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakewood PUMA, CO, are Construction (4,723 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,231 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,782 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakewood PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Lakewood PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,489

Median earning men ± $2,074

$48,143

Median earning women ± $2,612

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($130,855), Public Administration ($96,148), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,601).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,204), Wholesale Trade ($70,429), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,174).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lakewood PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Lakewood PUMA, CO awarded 6,352 degrees. The student population of Lakewood PUMA, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 13,387 male students and 15,173 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakewood PUMA, CO are White (4,211 and 68.9%), Hispanic or Latino (896 and 14.7%), Two or More Races (269 and 4.4%), and Unknown (250 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Lakewood PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Red Rocks Community College (2,324 and 36.6%), Colorado School of Mines (1,997 and 31.4%), and Colorado Christian University (1,694 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in Lakewood PUMA, CO are Mechanical Engineering (378 and 5.95%), Computer Science (353 and 5.56%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (262 and 4.12%).

The median tuition costs are $27,631 for private four year colleges, and $11,494 and $29,749 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Lakewood PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 28,560 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 28,560 students enrolled in Lakewood PUMA, CO, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,449 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
301 degrees awarded
Computer Science
272 degrees awarded
Applied Psychology
178 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lakewood PUMA, CO was Mechanical Engineering with 301 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Red Rocks Community College
2,324 degrees awarded
Colorado School of Mines
1,997 degrees awarded
Colorado Christian University
1,694 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Red Rocks Community College with 2,324 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakewood PUMA, CO, which is 1.03 times more than the 3,130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,211 degrees mean that there were 4.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 896 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,631) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,430) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,591) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.779% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lakewood PUMA, CO in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (29.1k), Some college (24.1k), and High School or Equivalent (23.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lakewood PUMA, CO was $608,400 in 2024, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $570,200 to $608,400, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakewood PUMA, CO is 50.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lakewood PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakewood PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$608,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,401

$27,942

Median Property Taxes

±$1,211

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 PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

50.9%

Homeownership

2024

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.9% of the housing units in Lakewood PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lakewood PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,977

Median Household Income

± $2,965

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,951

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Lakewood PUMA, CO grew to $85,977 from the previous year's value of $83,022.

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood PUMA, CO 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2024 Wage GINI in Lakewood PUMA, CO

0.438

2023 Wage GINI in Lakewood PUMA, CO

In 2024, the income inequality in Lakewood PUMA, CO was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lakewood PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lakewood PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lakewood PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (61.6%)
Worked At Home (22.8%)
Carpooled (7.97%)

In 2024, 61.6% of workers in Lakewood PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.97%).

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.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakewood PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Lakewood PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lakewood PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakewood PUMA, CO (14.2k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakewood PUMA, CO 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.