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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3250,-88.8995 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:40:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62438 |
| Density | 792 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
McHenry County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lakewood Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Lakewood is located at 39°19'30"N 88°53'58"W (39.3250400, -88.8995200).
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Weather
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 17 mph WSW
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Showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph,...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lakewood, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lakewood, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Lakewood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill Post Office | Tower Hill (IL) | 62571 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Lakewood, Colorado The fifth most populous city in Colorado. 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 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, 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 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