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Lakewood, New Jersey
Map of Lakewood CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
Map of Lakewood CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Ocean
Township Lakewood
Area
 • Total 7.323 sq mi (18.966 km2)
 • Land 7.078 sq mi (18.332 km2)
 • Water 0.245 sq mi (0.634 km2)  3.35%
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 • Total 53,805
 • Density 7,601.8/sq mi (2,935.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08701
Area code(s) 732/848, 908
FIPS code 3438580
GNIS feature ID 02390031

Lakewood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lakewood Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 53,805.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 7.323 square miles (18.966 km2), including 7.078 square miles (18.332 km2) of land and 0.245 square miles (0.634 km2) of water (3.35%).

Demographics

Historical population
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%
Population sources: 1950
1960-1970 1960-1980
1990-2010 2000 2010

2010 Census

As of the census of 2010, there were 53,805 people, 10,592 households, and 8,918 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,601.8 per square mile (2,935.1/km2). There were 11,226 housing units at an average density of 1,586.1 per square mile (612.4/km2)*. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.79% (46,160) White, 4.75% (2,556) Black or African American, 0.28% (149) Native American, 0.50% (270) Asian, 0.03% (14) Pacific Islander, 7.41% (3,986) from other races, and 1.25% (670) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.74% (9,546) of the population.

There were 10,592 households out of which 62.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.89 and the average family size was 5.23.

In the CDP, the population was spread out with 48.4% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 9.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 19.1 years. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and old there were 107.2 males.

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 36,065 people, 8,984 households, and 6,971 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,944.8/km2 (5,039.2/mi2). There were 9,496 housing units at an average density of 512.1/km2 (1,326.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.64% White, 12.24% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.55% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.69% of the population.

There were 8,984 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.83 and the average family size was 4.36.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 41.4% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 11.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,769, and the median income for a family was $32,748. Males had a median income of $35,672 versus $24,265 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,802. About 26.4% of families and 29.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

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