Lakewood, WA

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2019 Population

60,111

0.847% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

35.7

0.557% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

16.6%

4.64% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,972

3.58% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$269,200

8.46% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

26,246

3.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Lakewood, WA had a population of 60.1k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $51,972. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lakewood, WA grew from 59,606 to 60,111, a 0.847% increase and its median household income grew from $50,175 to $51,972, a 3.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.57%), White (Hispanic) (8.47%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.41%). 0% of the households in Lakewood, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.5% of the residents in Lakewood, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakewood, WA are Clover Park Technical College (1,929 degrees awarded in 2019) and Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (1,636 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lakewood, WA was $269,200, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%. Most people in Lakewood, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakewood, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Lakewood, WA is home to a population of 60.1k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 31% of Lakewood, WA residents were born outside of the country (18.6k people).

In 2019, there were 4.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.3k people) in Lakewood, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 1.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.31k ± 673
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.15k ± 501

16.9%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

16.9% of the people in Lakewood, WA are hispanic (10.2k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

31%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

15.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.45k people

As of 2019, 31% of Lakewood, WA residents (18.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakewood, WA was 15.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lakewood, WA was 35.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Lakewood, WA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Lakewood, WA residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

93.5%

2019 Citizenship

93.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.5% of Lakewood, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lakewood, WA was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,016 ± 427
Vietnam
2,593 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
1,282 ± 238

Lakewood, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lakewood, WA is $51,972. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Lakewood, WA was Census Tract 719.02 with a value of $91,032, followed by Census Tract 721.05 and Census Tract 721.07, with respective values of $88,769 and $81,224.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lakewood, WA employs 26.2k people. The largest industries in Lakewood, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,557 people), Retail Trade (3,015 people), and Public Administration (2,272 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,316), Information ($62,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,529).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,972

2019 value

± $1,502

3.58%

1 Year Growth

± 4.72%

Households in Lakewood, WA have a median annual income of $51,972, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,175 in 2018, which represents a 3.58% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lakewood, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lakewood, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 719.02
Census Tract 721.05
Census Tract 721.07

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakewood, WA was Census Tract 719.02 with a value of $91,032, followed by Census Tract 721.05 and Census Tract 721.07, with respective values of $88,769 and $81,224.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakewood, WA (9.79k out of 59.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,074 ± 536
Hispanic
2,905 ± 435
Black
1,443 ± 355

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakewood, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

26.2k

2019 Value

± 1,209

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 6.26%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lakewood, WA grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 25.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakewood, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,003 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,274 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,936 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakewood, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lakewood, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,003 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,274 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,936 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lakewood, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.66 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.58 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.46 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lakewood, WA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,944), Management Occupations ($64,022), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($63,496).

Industries

Employment by Industries

26.2k

2019 Value

± 1,209

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 6.26%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lakewood, WA grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 25.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakewood, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,557 people), Retail Trade (3,015 people), and Public Administration (2,272 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakewood, WA, though some of these residents may live in Lakewood, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lakewood, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,557 people), Retail Trade (3,015 people), and Public Administration (2,272 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lakewood, WA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.87 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.47 times), and Construction (1.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lakewood, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($81,316), Information ($62,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,529).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pierce County, WA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.1%), followed by Other (8.36%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lakewood, WA. Showing the available data for Pierce County, WA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.1%)
Republican Party
Other (8.36%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.1%), followed by Other (8.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Pierce County, WA

49.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

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

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

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 Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 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 Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Lakewood, WA awarded 3,565 degrees. The student population of Lakewood, WA is skewed towards women, with 3,566 male students and 6,602 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakewood, WA are White (1,741 and 51%), followed by Two or More Races (403 and 11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (345 and 10.1%), and Black or African American (343 and 10%).

The largest universities in Lakewood, WA by number of degrees awarded are Clover Park Technical College (1,929 and 54.1%) and Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (1,636 and 45.9%).

The most popular majors in Lakewood, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (906 and 25.4%), Computer & Information Systems Security (391 and 11%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (144 and 4.04%).

The median tuition cost in Lakewood, WA for a public four year colleges is $4,338 for in-state students and $4,559 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
906 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
80 degree-majorss awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
53 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lakewood, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 906 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clover Park Technical College
1,929 degrees awarded
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
1,636 degrees awarded

$4,338

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Lakewood, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clover Park Technical College with 1,929 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,760

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,805

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,760 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakewood, WA, which is 0.975 times less than the 1,805 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Lakewood, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,741 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
403 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
345 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lakewood, WA was White students. These 1,741 degrees mean that there were 4.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 403 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lakewood, WA was $269,200 in 2019, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $248,200 to $269,200, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakewood, WA is 43.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lakewood, WA have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakewood, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$269,200

2019 Median

± $8,610

$248,200

2018 Median

± $7,700

In 2019, the median property value in Lakewood, WA grew to to $269,200 from the previous year's value of $248,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lakewood, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakewood, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$51,972

Median Household Income

± $1,502

24.7k

Number of Households

± 1,106

In 2019, the median household income of the 24.7k households in Lakewood, WA grew to $51,972 from the previous year's value of $50,175.

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood, WA 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lakewood, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakewood, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

43.4%

2019 Homeownership

44.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 43.4% of the housing units in Lakewood, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lakewood, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakewood, WA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 5.83% of the workforce in Lakewood, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Public Transit (5.3%)

In 2019, 77.9% of workers in Lakewood, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.3%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

90.7% of the population of Lakewood, WA has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 8.04% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 7.97% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see 1363 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1199 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pierce County, WA.

1,363 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pierce County, WA

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see an average of 1,363 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (1,379 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.32%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

8.04%

Medicare

19.7%

Non-Group

7.97%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakewood, WA declined by 3.73% from 9.68% to 9.32%.

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