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Lakewood, South Carolina
Lakewood, South Carolina is located in South Carolina
Lakewood, South Carolina
Lakewood, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Sumter
Area
 • Total 7.70 sq mi (19.94 km2)
 • Land 7.53 sq mi (19.51 km2)
 • Water 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Elevation
174 ft (53 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,810
 • Density 373.03/sq mi (144.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 45-39772
GNIS feature ID 1852678

Lakewood is a special kind of community in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The government counts people here for official records.

In 2020, about 2,810 people lived in Lakewood. It is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area, which includes nearby cities and towns.

Where is Lakewood Located?

Lakewood is in South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°51′2″N 80°21′8″W / 33.85056°N 80.35222°W / 33.85056; -80.35222.

Land and Water Area

Lakewood covers a total area of about 7.7 square miles (19.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.5 square miles (19.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers), is water.

People Living in Lakewood

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 2,810
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 2,603 people living in Lakewood. These people made up 953 households and 742 families. The population density was about 343 people per square mile.

Who Lives Here?

The people in Lakewood come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 66% of the people were White, and about 31% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other races, or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of all the households, about 38% had children under 18 living with them. About 55% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband present. About 19% of households were single individuals.

Age Groups

The population in Lakewood is spread across different age groups.

  • About 28% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 8.5% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Lakewood was 34 years old.

See also

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