Lakewood, Illinois
Lakewood: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Lakewood is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,811 and a population density of 761 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,967 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lakewood
| Population : | 3,967 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Area : | 5.01 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:33:22 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62438 |
| Density : | 792 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lakewood is located at 39°19'30"N 88°53'58"W (39.3250400, -88.8995200).
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Official website of Lakewood
Demographics
The population of Lakewood increased by 3.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,811 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,796 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,782 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,768 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,757 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,788 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,862 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,904 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,966 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,994 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,967 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,609 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,663 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,873 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,600 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.8% |
| White only, percent : | 42.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 22.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 25.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,456 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 33.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
Lakewood zip code is 62438.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 17173
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $229,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,611 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $464 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,366 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,202 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,026 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 263,510 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 553,413 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,032,093 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,958 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,220 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,925 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,621 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,805 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,203 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,050 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,220 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,916 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,661.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.99 |
Schools in Lakewood
College & universities near Lakewood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lakewood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Lakewood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill Post Office | Tower Hill (IL) | 62571 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Lakewood , Colorado The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the western part of the state. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Lakewood Cultural Center. with a population of 157,429 people.
- Lakewood , New Jersey township in Ocean County, New Jersey with a population of 107,439 people.
- Lakewood , California Lakewood is a community in California's Los Angeles County. The town had a population of 80048 residents, according to the 2010 census. It borders the town of Long Beach to the south and west, to the north with Bellflower, to the northeast with Cerritos, to the east with Cypress, and to the southeast with Hawaiian Gardens. Lakewood Boulevard (CA/SR-19), Bellflower Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, Carson Street, and South Street are main streets and roads. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) cuts through the city's eastern sections. with a population of 78,119 people.
- Lakewood , Washington The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the Tacoma metropolitan area. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakewood Center for the Arts and the Lakewood Public Library. with a population of 59,829 people.
- Lakewood , Ohio A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It is located in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Public Library. with a population of 49,350 people.
- Lakewood , New York city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,774 people.
- Lakewood , Minnesota urban township in St. Louis County, Minnesota with a population of 2,271 people.
- Lakewood , Wisconsin town in Oconto County, WI with a population of 846 people.
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville | 4,420 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Moweaqua | 1,684 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Windsor | 1,128 | Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States |
| Stewardson | 718 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Findlay | 628 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tower Hill | 582 | Village in the United States |
| Cowden | 573 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| Strasburg | 435 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sigel | 428 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Herrick | 423 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Todds Point | 409 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Clarksburg | 381 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Oconee | 169 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Lakewood distances to largest Illinois cities
