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Lakewood, CO

Founded 1889Jefferson CountyElev. 1,682 m
Population
156,309
Median home
$548,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
54
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Lakewood

Lakewood is home to roughly 156,309 residents. Lakewood was founded in 1889 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $85,789. Homes carry a median value of $548,200, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.1%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
156,309
Median age
38
Median household income
$85,789
Per-capita income
$51,218
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
26.7 min
Work from home
19.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.1%
Hispanic or Latino22.3%
Black1.3%
Asian4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.5%
Sales & office19.4%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$548,200
Median gross rent
$1,746/mo
Owner-occupied
58.1%
Median year built
1977
Households
69,296
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lakewood has 54 public schools — 28 elementary, 7 middle, 15 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 14 schools
Reading31%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Addenbrooke Classical AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Alameda International Junior/Senior High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Astravo Online Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Bear Creek High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Brady Exploration SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Colorado Online High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Colorado Virtual Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Green Mountain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jeffco Transition Services SchoolHighGrades 11–12
Jefferson County Open SecondaryHighGrades 7–12
Lakewood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Longview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
McLain Community High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
New America SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% above national
Lakewood734
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 38% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime141% above national
Lakewood4,714
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lakewood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lakewood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lakewood is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lakewood was founded in 1889 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~1,682 m.

Population trend
157K142K156,30920002024
Map of Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
Where Lakewood is
DenverColorado SpringsAuroraFort CollinsLakewoodThornton
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stone HouseDavies' Chuck Wagon DinerOffice of Civil Defense Emergency Operations CenterBuilding 710, Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Region 6 Operations CenterHill Section, Golden Hill CemeteryHill Section, Golden Hill CemeteryDenver and Intermountain Railroad Interurban No. 25
Notable people from Lakewood
Chris BroderickGregg HenryLindsey HeapsRobert ZubrinDerek CianfranceHayden Byerly"Dr. Death" Steve WilliamsJeb BrovskyNicole HensleyTim Samaras
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Nearby cities
Wheat Ridge (5 mi)Golden (6 mi)Englewood (7 mi)Arvada (9 mi)Littleton (9 mi)Greenwood (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lakewood, CO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lakewood, Colorado.

Angel Juan Gonzalez, 47
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80226
AKA Angel Juan Gonzales, Angel Gonzalez
Paul Ramon Rodriguez, 31
Lakewood · 80226
Joshua Aaron Witt, 51
Lakewood · 80232
AKA Joshua A Witt
Joshua Lee Miller, 43
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80227
AKA Joshua L Miller, Fifi Lee Miller
Joshua Read Brown-Goddard, 36
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
AKA Joshua Goddard, Joshua Brown
Charles Phillip Brown, 55
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80232
AKA Charlie Brown, Chuck Phillip Brown
Joseph James King, 37
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
Joseph Louis Lee, 65
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
AKA Joey Lee
Joseph Ryan Jones, 42
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80215
Donald Roberts, 74
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80215
AKA Donald Murray Roberts
Stephen Michael Mitchell, 53
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
AKA Steven Michell Mitchell, Steve Michell Mitchell
Jesus Soto Martinez, 29
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80215
AKA Jesus Jr Soto, Jesusysl Martinez
Jesse Lee Zachary, 71
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80215
AKA Ralph E Zachary, Ralph Edward Werner
Anthony Alfred Lopez, 52
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
AKA Anthony Alford Lopez, Anthony A Lopez
Antonio Jesus Garcia, 67
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80232
AKA Anthony Garcia, Tony Garcia
Anthony Lee Smith, 38
Lakewood · Jefferson County · 80214
AKA Anthony L Smith, Anthony Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lakewood — frequently asked

What is the population of Lakewood, Colorado?
Lakewood has a population of about 156,309, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lakewood?
The median home value in Lakewood is $548,200, and the median gross rent is $1,746/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lakewood safe? What is the crime rate?
Lakewood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 734 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lakewood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 54 public schools (28 elementary, 7 middle, 15 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lakewood?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Lakewood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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