Lakewood is a city in Colorado state in USA with a population of 155733 residents.. The poverty rate of Lakewood is 9.2%, which is 34% lower than national average. The typical household in Lakewood earns $71233 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lakewood, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lakewood remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lakewood, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lakewood is 115, which is 15% higher than national average. Median home value in Lakewood is $398200 , which is 73% higher than national average. While median income in Lakewood remained $71233, which is 6% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.