Lakewood, New Jersey
Lakewood: township in Ocean County, New Jersey
About
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 134 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Lakewood
| Population | 107,439 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08701 |
| Area | 64.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0979,-74.2176 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Establishment | March 23, 1892 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:51:08 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,660 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lakewood is located at 40°5'52"N 74°13'4"W (40.0978900, -74.2176400).
Lakewood map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Lakewood
1FirstEnergy Park
2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States View details
Phone: +17329017000 | Website available
2Ocean County Park
659 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States View details
Phone: +17325069090 | Website available
3Pine Park
500 Country Club Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States View details
Phone: +17323676737 | Website available
4Lake Shenandoah County Park
660 Ocean Avenue &, 300 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States View details
Phone: +17325069090 | Website available
5Carasaljo Park
48 Geranium Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States View details
Phone: +17323676737 | Website available
People born in Lakewood (19)
People born in Lakewood, including actor Armin Shimerman, sports executive Stan Kasten, film editor Robert Estrin, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lakewood, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183804 | Beth Medrash Govoha | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2754 |
| 184773 | Georgian Court University | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2697 |
| 449658 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| 490319 | Yeshiva Bais Aharon | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2053 |
| 488350 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-3623 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lakewood, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (8)
- Lakewood, Colorado The fifth most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 157,429 people.
- Lakewood, California a community in California's Los Angeles County. with a population of 78,119 people.
- Lakewood, Washington The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. with a population of 59,829 people.
- Lakewood, Ohio A city in Cuyahoga County, 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. 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 | A township in Ocean 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