Lakewood (CDP), New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakewood, New Jersey
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Map of Lakewood CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Lakewood (CDP), New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Lakewood (CDP), New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Lakewood (CDP), New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Lakewood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.32 sq mi (18.97 km2) |
| • Land | 7.08 sq mi (18.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) 3.35% |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69,398 |
| • Density | 9,803.4/sq mi (3,785.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08701
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| Area code(s) | 732/848, 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-38580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390031 |
Lakewood is a special kind of community in New Jersey. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area within a larger township, Lakewood Township, in Ocean County.
In 2020, about 69,398 people lived in Lakewood.
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Exploring Lakewood's Location
Lakewood is located in Ocean County, which is in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It covers an area of about 7.3 square miles (18.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like lakes or rivers.
Lakewood's Growing Population
Lakewood has seen its population grow quite a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 9,970 | — | |
| 1960 | 13,004 | 30.4% | |
| 1970 | 17,874 | 37.5% | |
| 1980 | 22,863 | 27.9% | |
| 1990 | 26,095 | 14.1% | |
| 2000 | 36,065 | 38.2% | |
| 2010 | 53,805 | 49.2% | |
| 2020 | 69,398 | 29.0% | |
| Population sources: 1950 1960-1970 1960-1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 United States census counted 53,805 people living in Lakewood. There were over 10,500 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these households were families.
The census also looked at the age of the people living in Lakewood. Almost half of the population was under 18 years old. This means Lakewood is a community with many young people and families.
See also
In Spanish: Lakewood (Nueva Jersey) para niños
