About Lakewood - Lakewood is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 79,345. It is bordered by Long Beach on the west and south, Bellflower on the north, Cerritos on the northeast, Cypress on the east, and Hawaiian Gardens on the southeast. Major thoroughfares include Lakewood (CA/SR-19), Bellflower, and Del Amo Boulevards and Carson and South Streets. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) runs through the city's eastern regions.

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Living in Lakewood

People of Lakewood - As of the census2 of 2000, there are 79,345 people, 26,853 households, and 20,542 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,248.7/km² (8,414.8/mi²). There are 27,310 housing units at an average density of 1,118.2/km² (2,896.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 62.67% White, 7.34% African American, 0.60% Native American, 13.51% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 10.10% from other races, and 5.17% from two or more races. 22.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 26,853 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% are married couples living together, 13.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 18.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.37.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $58,214, and the median income for a family is $63,342. Males have a median income of $45,447 versus $35,206 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,095. 7.4% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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