City safety & data profile

LakewoodCO

Lakewood, CO is a 153K-resident city in Jefferson County with a median household income of $89,792.

Jefferson County, Colorado. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lakewood, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lakewood has a population larger than 96% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $574,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

153K
Population
Top 4%
By size
$89,792
Median income
$574,400
Median home
9.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Lakewood

Lakewood posts a median household income higher than 60% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lakewood area.

Top 40%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Lakewood

Where Lakewood income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$89,792 Top 40% higher than 60% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lakewood, CO beyond the headline numbers

Lakewood sits inside Jefferson County, Colorado, at roughly 39.70°N, -105.08°W. Population 152,597, $89,792 median household income. Median home value $574,400, median rent $1,806. Poverty rate 9.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lakewood's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 30.7%, then high blood pressure at 27.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Lakewood, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lakewood from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
152,597
Lakewood
Median Income
$89,792
+32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$574,400
+152% vs avg
Median Age
38.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson County) - Lakewood's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
579K+7%
Median Income
$110,656+60%
Median Home Value
$637,600+143%
Poverty Rate
6.7%-22%
Unemployment
3.9%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lakewood, CO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
Poverty Rate
9.2% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.3%
Work From Home 23.4%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 73.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.7%
High Blood Pressure
27.5%
Obesity
23.8%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Physical Inactivity
14.9%
Current Asthma
11.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%
Current Smoking
10.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.6%
Annual Checkup 72.3%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lakewood, CO? ▼
Lakewood, CO has a population of 152,597 people, located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Lakewood? ▼
The median household income in Lakewood, CO is $89,792 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
What is the median home value in Lakewood? ▼
The median home value in Lakewood, CO is $574,400. Median rent is $1,806/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lakewood? ▼
The top health indicators in Lakewood include Short Sleep Duration (30.7%), High Blood Pressure (27.5%), Obesity (23.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lakewood? ▼
Lakewood has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lakewood? ▼
The median age in Lakewood, CO is 38.2 years. 45.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lakewood, CO is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. With a population of 153K and a $89,792 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lakewood area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lakewood's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lakewood area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jefferson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.