Lakewood, New York facts for kids
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Lakewood, New York
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 Lakewood, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Town | Busti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,002 |
| • Density | 1,531.63/sq mi (591.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14750
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-41069 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954993 |
Lakewood is a small village located in Chautauqua County, New York, in the United States. It's a part of the larger town of Busti. In 2020, about 2,993 people lived here.
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Lakewood's Location and Size
Lakewood is found at the southern end of Chautauqua Lake. This village is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Jamestown. You can reach it by taking New York State Route 394, which is also known as Fairmount Avenue.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lakewood covers a total area of 1.96 square miles (5.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Lakewood
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 574 | — | |
| 1910 | 564 | −1.7% | |
| 1920 | 714 | 26.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,837 | 157.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,314 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,013 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,933 | 30.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,864 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,941 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,564 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,258 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,002 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,993 | −0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,973 | −1.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,258 people living in Lakewood. These people made up 1,474 households and 909 families. Most residents were White (97.51%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 0.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.21 people. The average family had about 2.84 people. About 25.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age in the village was 43 years old. This means half the people were older than 43 and half were younger. About 22.1% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Lakewood
- Dayton Moore is a notable person from Lakewood. He is known for being the general manager of the Kansas City Royals, a professional baseball team.
Businesses and Factories
Lakewood is home to several important businesses and factories. These companies provide many jobs for the people living in and around the village.
- Cummins: This company is located on Baker St Ext.
- Matco Tools: You can find this business on Chautauqua Ave.
- Southern Tier Brewing Company: This company is located on Stoneman Circle.
- Premier Metalworks: This factory, formerly known as Lexington Diecast, is on Winchester Rd.
- Chautauqua Metal Finishing: This business is located on Gleason Rd.
- Classic Brass: This company is found in Stoneman Industrial Park.
- Ulrich Corporation: This business is located on Fourth Ave.
Shopping and Retail Areas
Lakewood has a growing shopping area along Route 394 (Fairmount Avenue). This area is close to Chautauqua Lake. It serves many people in the southern part of Chautauqua County.
Many large big-box stores for the Jamestown area are located here. The shopping district also includes the Chautauqua Mall. There is also a smaller area called the Village Center and Historical District. This part of Lakewood has many small businesses and a clock tower.
Village's Future: Dissolution Attempt
In 2010, there was a proposal to dissolve the village of Lakewood. This would have meant that Lakewood would no longer be a separate village. Instead, it would become fully part of the town of Busti. However, the people of Lakewood voted against this idea. Most residents wanted the village to remain independent. There were 849 votes against the proposal and 353 votes in favor.
