Lakewood Ocean County, New Jersey
Lakewood: Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
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Lakewood is a township located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 92,843 and a population density of 1,435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 107,439 inhabitants.
The township was created 129 years ago in 1892.
Geography
Lakewood is located at 40°5'52"N 74°13'4"W (40.0978900, -74.2176400).
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Weather
Lakewood forecast: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph. more
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Official website of Lakewood
Lakewood Quick Facts
| Population : | 107,439 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08701 |
| Area : | 64.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1892 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:11:13 (25th September 2021) |
| Density : | 1,660 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Lakewood has 1 neighbours.
- Toms River township of New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Lakewood increased by 13.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 92,843 | - | census |
| 2011 | 93,838 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 94,932 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 96,335 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 97,905 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 99,003 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 100,549 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 102,315 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 104,178 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 106,300 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 107,439 | 1.06% | estimation process |
Lakewood zip code is 08701.
County name: Ocean, County
fips: 34029
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People born in Lakewood (19)
People born in Lakewood, including actor Armin Shimerman, sports executive Stan Kasten, film editor Robert Estrin, you can see a list of people who born in Lakewood.
- John Reppy (physicist) he was born in 16/02/1931
- Brandon Carter (American football player and professional wrestler) he was born in 10/09/1986
- Spider Bennett (Professional basketball player) he was born in 04/08/1943
- Brian Mackey (American musician)
- Cliff Kresge (professional golfer) he was born in 03/10/1968
- Dick Estelle (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 18/01/1942
- Haakon Chevalier (American translator, writer and academic) he was born in 10/09/1902
- Menashe Miller (Mayor of Lakewood Township, New Jersey) he was born in 03/06/1974
- Morton I. Abramowitz (American diplomat) he was born in 20/01/1933
- Natalie Hays Hammond (American artist and writer) she was born in 06/01/1904
- Steve Tisch (American businessman) he was born in 14/02/1949
- Biggie Biggs (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/06/1974
- Mike Gesicki (American football player) he was born in 03/10/1995
- Barbara P. Norfleet ("American, born 1926. Photographer") she was born in 18/02/1926
- Seth Mandel (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1982
- Sonia Handelman Meyer (American photographer) she was born in 12/02/1920
Schools in Lakewood
College & universities near Lakewood, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183804 | Beth Medrash Govoha | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2754 |
| 490319 | Yeshiva Bais Aharon | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2053 |
| 449658 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| 184773 | Georgian Court University | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2697 |
| 488350 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-3623 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lakewood, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lakewood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Post Office | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| Howell Post Office | Howell (NJ) | 07731 |
| Jackson Post Office | Jackson (NJ) | 08527 |
| Brick Post Office | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| Osbornvill Post Office | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Lakewood , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 157,429 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 city in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a population of 60,976 people.
- Lakewood , Washington city in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a population of 59,829 people.
- Lakewood , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 49,350 people.
- Lakewood , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 3,967 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 Ocean County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Ocean County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 95,339 | Township of New Jersey |
| Brick | 76,863 | Most populous city in the state of New Jersey, United States; county seat of Essex County, New Jersey |
| Lacey | 29,760 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Barnegat | 23,988 | Township of New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant | 18,902 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Ocean Acres | 16,142 | Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beachwood | 11,434 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,064 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Crestwood Village | 7,907 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Forked River | 5,244 | Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,597 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Leisure Village | 4,400 | Census designated place |
| Leisure Village East | 4,217 | Census designated place |
| Beach Haven West | 3,896 | Census designated place |
| South Toms River | 3,712 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lakewood distances to largest New Jersey cities