Lakewood, Ohio is a vibrant city located west of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County. With a population of over 50,000 people, it is the perfect place to call home. The population density is 8,916 people per square mile. The city has plenty to offer for those looking for year-round outdoor activities and local sports teams. There are numerous parks and trails throughout the city with various amenities such as bike paths, playgrounds, picnic areas and more. Popular local businesses include the Lakewood Public Library, Mabel's ice cream shop, Great Lakes Brewing Company, and Zagara's Marketplace. There are also several organizations devoted to supporting the community such as the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Community Services Center. Additionally, fans of baseball can enjoy watching the Lake Erie Crushers games at All Pro Freight Stadium or catch an Indians game at Progressive Field in nearby Cleveland.
The population in Lakewood is 50,841. There are 9,185 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lakewood is 34.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lakewood is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lakewood
- 35.5% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 30.0% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Lakewood
- 83.2% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander