Lakewood, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Pierce County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Lakewood based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Lakewood
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 70Income: 47Home Value: 42Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 68

Quick Stats

Population

63,034

2023 ACS

Median Income

$70,524

2023

Median Home Value

$420,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,460

2023

Median Age

36.3

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

135.1

100 = national avg

Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with a population of 63,034 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lakewood is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Lakewood is $70,524, and the median home value is $420,500. The cost of living index is 135.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,460 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 36.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

63,034

Male

30,600

48.5%

Female

32,434

51.5%

Median Age

36.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.8%

High School or Higher

33.5%

Foreign Born

15.3%

Veterans

10.1%

Married

36.7%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.659

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

48.8%

Foreign Born

15.3%

White
48.8%
Black
13.9%
Asian
7.3%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
3.8%
Two or More
16.9%
Other
8.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

20.2%

12,733 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

79.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
8,501 (66.8%)
Puerto Rican
1,327 (10.4%)
Cuban
482 (3.8%)
Dominican
27 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
391 (3.1%)
Guatemalan
301 (2.4%)
Colombian
28 (0.2%)
Honduran
134 (1.1%)
Ecuadorian
16 (0.1%)
Peruvian
16 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
1,509 (11.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
95 (2.1%)
Chinese
153 (3.3%)
Filipino
1,617 (35.1%)
Vietnamese
450 (9.8%)
Korean
1,432 (31.1%)
Japanese
254 (5.5%)
Pakistani
6 (0.1%)
Cambodian
258 (5.6%)
Thai
71 (1.5%)
Taiwanese
8 (0.2%)
Other Asian
265 (5.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
529 (22.3%)
Samoan
563 (23.7%)
Chamorro
949 (39.9%)
Tongan
111 (4.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
227 (9.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
115 (26.4%)
Other Native American
321 (73.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

59,329

English Only

76.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

7,731 speakers

Limited English

8.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
7,731 (13.0%)
Other Asian
1,543 (2.6%)
Korean
1,474 (2.5%)
Tagalog
1,032 (1.7%)
Other Languages
667 (1.1%)
German
502 (0.8%)
Vietnamese
406 (0.7%)
Other Indo-European
350 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
142 (0.2%)
Arabic
100 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.2%

Limited English Proficiency

8.8%

Spanish
36.4% limited English
Other Asian
35.8% limited English
Korean
66.8% limited English
Tagalog
28.6% limited English
Other Languages
29.8% limited English
German
5.4% limited English
Vietnamese
50.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
12.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
42.3% limited English
Chinese
39.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

6,341

10.1% of population

Disability Rate

47.9%

3,036 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$59,578

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
39.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
33.5%
Vietnam
29.9%
Korea
3.0%
World War II
1.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
15.1%
35-54
23.2%
55-64
20.9%
65-74
25.5%
75+
15.3%

Male Veterans

4,981

78.6%

Female Veterans

1,360

21.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$59,578

Non-Veteran Income

$37,531

Difference

$22,047

58.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,036

Without Disability

3,305

Disability Rate

47.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

33,861

#1 Ancestry

German

11.6% (7,290)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

8.6% (5,422)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.8% (4,935)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
11.6%
Irish
8.6%
English
7.8%
Italian
3.2%
American
2.9%
French
2.7%
Norwegian
2.5%
European
1.9%
Scottish
1.8%
Polish
1.3%
Portuguese
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
West Indian
1.0%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
Danish
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
British
0.5%
Arab
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,125

Family Households

15,117

57.9%

Married Couples

9,644

36.9%

Non-Family Households

11,008

42.1%

Single Mother Households

4,196

16.1%

Single Father Households

1,277

4.9%

Living Alone

8,726

33.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,080

In Married Couple

5,612

50.6%

With Single Mother

4,486

40.5%

With Single Father

982

8.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$84,102

Married Couple Income

$101,689

Single Mother Income

$48,783

Single Father Income

$64,583

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,685

Grandparents Responsible

656

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$70,524

-4% vs national

Per Capita Income

$40,711

+10% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.6%

0% vs national

Gini Index

0.4583

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+6% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.1%

of households

How Lakewood Compares

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lakewood. The median household income here is $70,524.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.6%
$25-50K
17.9%
$50-75K
20.4%
$75-100K
15.3%
$100-150K
15.8%
$150-200K
7.2%
$200K+
8.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

+4% vs WA avg

Labor Force

31,744

Employed

27,902

Mean Commute

27 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

33.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.3

Work from Home

7.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

135.1

100 = national avg

+35.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,431

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$140,473

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
182.3
Food
103.9
Transportation
115.6
Healthcare
103.1
Utilities
118.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,605

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,971

per month

The median household income in Lakewood, WA is $70,524, which is 3.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $40,711. The poverty rate of 13.6% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4583, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 31,744. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 7.1% working from home. About 74.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 135.1, which is 35.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 182.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,431 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$489,000

Median List Price

$475,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$317

Days on Market

51

Active Inventory

87

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$506,099

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,716

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

28.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

52.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.6%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
28.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
52.6%
Listings with Price Drops
26.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 1.9%List Price ↓ 9.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

25

New Listings

51

Pending Sales

38

Homes Sold ↓ 41.9%New Listings ↓ 8.9%Pending ↓ 45.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$317

Median List $/SF

$325

Sale $/SF ↑ 7.1%List $/SF ↑ 12.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Lakewood vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$420,500

Median Rent

$1,460

Total Housing Units

28,010

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Owner Occupied

44.8%

Renter Occupied

55.2%

Median Property Tax

$3,917

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,504

Housing Types

Single Family
49.6%
Multi-Family
46.1%
Mobile Home
4.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,917

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.93%

of home value

Median Home Value

$420,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,947

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,917) by the median home value ($420,500). In Lakewood, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.93%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Lakewood, WA is $489,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 28.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $317. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,716/month. About 44.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 28,010 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,917. The effective tax rate is 0.93%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.48

per 1,000 residents

+149% vs national

Property Crime Rate

36.22

per 1,000 residents

+111% vs national

Total Crimes

2,642

2024

Violent Clearance

52%

cases solved

Property Clearance

16%

cases solved

YoY Change

-14.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Lakewood Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 6.8%Property ↓ 18.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Lakewood police solve 68% of rape cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.0650.0%
RapeViolent380.6168.4%
RobberyViolent811.3139.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2784.4952.9%
BurglaryProperty3165.1119.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,53724.8416.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3886.277.5%

Lakewood, WA reported 401 violent crimes and 2,241 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 residents is 149.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 52% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,537 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 47.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244012,2416.4836.22
20234703,0617.5749.32
20225263,2878.3452.14
20214632,9827.5548.63
20203842,6596.2543.28
20194622,2967.5837.69
20184002,8206.5946.46
20174242,7946.9445.74
20164522,9467.5148.98
20154172,6716.9544.55

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

99.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

60.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$325.0M

Individual Assistance

$2.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $459.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$2.2Mβ€”
Sumner Grade Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2020$150Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$293.6M$1.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$1.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$7.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$489Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$3.5M$786K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$5.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$8.0M$40K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005$7Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003β€”$53K
Earthquake β†’EarthquakeMar 2001$2.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
High Winds, Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms, High Wind, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms & High Wind β†’Severe StormMar 1993β€”β€”
Severe Storms & High Tides β†’FloodMar 1991β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,099

Total Claims Paid

$25,567,742

Avg Claim Payout

$23,265

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

71

Federal Funding

$20,269,694

Properties Protected

89

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

55.52

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$9,604,705
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan12$1,267,993
400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)6$861,208
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,853,668
205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic4$2,953,336

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Lakewood has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, volcanic activity, avalanche. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 1,099 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $324,964,328 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,193,365 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 71 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.0%

2.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.2%

2.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.4%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.2%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.4%

Lakewood has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

St Clare Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Clare Hospital1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
St Joseph Medical Center6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital6.2 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

62,287

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LAKEWOOD WATER DISTRICT62,0890
HILLCREST MOBILE HOME PARK1980

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

27 min

+15% vs national

Drive Alone

74.9%

-5% vs national

Public Transit

3.1%

+244% vs national

Work From Home

7.1%

-24% vs national

Carpool

12.2%

Walk / Bike

2.0%

combined

How Lakewood's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

9

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

6

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202359010
202234010
202133000
202044020
201933120
201868120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Lakewood, WA is 27 minutes, which is 14.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 74.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.1% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 3.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.2% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work. 0.7% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.4%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

26,125

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.4%
Cellular Data Plan
84.6%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.8%
No Internet Access
7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.1%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.0%
Smartphone
90.1%
Desktop / Laptop
78.1%
Tablet
61.6%
Smartphone Only
10.3%
No Computer
5.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-32% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-40% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-22% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

62,287

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKEWOOD WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water62,0890
HILLCREST MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1980

90.8% of households in Lakewood have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 62,287 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Lakewood is located in Pierce County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Lakewood.

Election Overview

Source: Pierce County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

235,169

53.8%

GOP Votes

188,194

43.1%

Total Votes

436,685

Margin

D+10.7%

Shift from 2020

R+0.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+10.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024235,169188,194436,68553.8%43.1%D+10.7
2020249,506197,730464,08153.8%42.6%D+11.1
2016160,306136,046322,59249.7%42.2%D+7.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Pierce County recorded 436,685 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.8% of the vote compared to 43.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+10.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Pierce County has shifted 3.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

250

Total Assets

$301.0M

Total Income

$186.3M

Per 10K Residents

39.7

nonprofits

-16.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

18

Median Assets

$276K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
44
Education
25
Human Services
19
Arts & Culture
18
Recreation & Sports
16
Philanthropy
15
Housing & Shelter
8
Animal-Related
7
Youth Development
7
Environment
5
Unknown
5
Mental Health
4
Food & Agriculture
4
International
4
Health Care
2
Public Benefit
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Community Improvement
1
92.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $279.2M of $301.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Lakewood

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OSCAR T AND OLIVANN HOKOLDFOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$108.7M$20.2M2006
GREATER LAKES MENTAL HEALTHCAREMental Health$62.8M$27.9M1966
KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$56.8M$75.3M1979
EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK OF TACOMA AND PIERCE COUNTYFood & Agriculture$17.3M$32.2M1995
LASAβ€”$9.8M$1.7M1992
CENTERFORCEEmployment$7.0M$3.4M1977
FRIENDS OF LAKEWOODEnvironment$4.8M$1.2M1987
ASIAN AMERICAN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCYMental Health$4.3M$3.3M2003
INTERNATIONAL PLACE COUNCILHousing & Shelter$4.1M$533K2005
CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUnknown$3.6M$550K1993
FRIENDS OF AMERICAN LAKE VETERANS GOLF COURSERecreation & Sports$2.0M$792K2004
THA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONβ€”$1.8M$300K1991
R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONEducation$1.7M$1.6M1997
MARIA & ROBERT KELLY STEWARDSHIPPhilanthropy$1.6M$121K1997
HYDE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$389K2004
SMALL TRIBES ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN WASHINGTONHuman Services$1.5M$2.1M1975
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCEReligion$1.4M$2.3M1998
PACIFIC VILLA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COUNCILHousing & Shelter$1.1M$372K1996
COL PATRICK S MADIGAN MD FOUNDATIONMedical Research$950K$80K1995
MULTICULTURAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY MOVEMENTEducation$878K$717K1999
COMMENCEMENT BAY ROWING CLUBUnknown$731K$201K1993
JOHN & CATHERINE SHULER CHARITABLE TRUSTβ€”$602K$101K1958
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LAKEWOOD WAYouth Development$549K$1.4M1997
A COMMON VOICEMental Health$511K$709K1996
REBUILDING TOGETHER SOUTH SOUNDHousing & Shelter$418K$1.6M2001
JESUS MISSION CENTERHuman Services$397K$114K2022
PMA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$355K$84K2011
LAKEWOOD OFFICERS CHARITYHuman Services$339K$27K2009
LORENES PLACE IIHuman Services$320K$697K2014
LOUIS A HENNESSY FOUNDATION FOR CATHOLIC CHARITYPhilanthropy$292K$291K1998
MTFC INCRecreation & Sports$287K$307K2011
MEDICAL MISSIONS TO PILARHealth Care$264K$72K2006
WASHINGTON STATE ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTSβ€”$264K$92K1994
LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYERSArts & Culture$262K$197K1942
FULL GOSPEL WORLD MISSIONS INCβ€”$189K$2.9M1986
DAVID FOGG FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$187K$43K2006
ROTARY CLUB OF LAKEWOOD WASHINGTON CHARITABLE FUNDPhilanthropy$180K$286K2008
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR KOREAN SCHOOLS-NORTHWEST CHAPTERInternational$156K$96K2001
RIGHT ARM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESEducation$137K$431K2003
WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ALMUNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$132K$38K2018
TILLICUM AMERICAN LAKE GARDENS COMMUNITY SERVICESRecreation & Sports$79K$113K2014
LADYBUG FAMILY FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$69K$1582019
NORTHWEST KENYAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$69K$106K2006
PIERCE COUNTY DISC GOLF ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$68K$88K2021
INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEEducation$66K$77K2019
SCOUTING AREA COMMITTEEYouth Development$65K$59K2021
LEE MISSION FOUNDATIONEducation$50K$50K2024
EVERGREEN SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$37K$9K1986
MARIA & ROBERT KELLY STEWARDSHIP EXPLORING INDIVIDUATIONPhilanthropy$37K$62K2007
TIMOTHY MINISTRIESβ€”$24K$112K1976

Lakewood, WA has 250 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $301.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 44 organizations. 18 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 39.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

500

Total Approved

$287.6M

Jobs Supported

4,521

Per 10K Residents

79.3

SBA loans

-9.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

79

Top Lender

Bank of Hope

62 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1995–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

463

Total Amount

$255.8M

Avg Loan

$552,498

Median Loan

$235,000

SBA Guaranteed

$194.3M(76%)

Jobs Supported

4,222

5047% of all loans

Loans

37

Total Amount

$31.8M

Avg Loan

$860,000

Median Loan

$547,000

7(a) β€” 93%504 β€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

106

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$93.6M

33% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$882,792

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services117 loans
NAICS 72
$87.5M
Retail Trade87 loans
NAICS 44
$80.6M
Other Services67 loans
NAICS 81
$12.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance47 loans
NAICS 62
$26.9M
Retail Trade30 loans
NAICS 45
$27.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Star Llc2$6.6M
Vision 2000 Inc.3$5.6M
Amieca Inc.1$5.0M
Emerald City Enhanced Services Llc1$5.0M
Ms Enterprise Inc.1$5.0M
Aman & Nav Llc1$4.4M
Lc & L Daebak Inc.1$4.3M
The Five Investment Llc1$4.1M
Angie & Sang Inc.1$3.9M
Dupont Investments Llc1$3.9M

Lakewood, WA has received 500 SBA loans totaling $287.6M in approved funding between 1995 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 463 loans (93% of the total), supporting 4,222 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 37 loans totaling $31.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Lakewood is Bank of Hope with 62 loans. That works out to 79.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

32

Total Population

527,656

Avg Median Income

-$83,257,906

Avg Home Value

-$145,436,058

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
983031,341$72,074$477,600N/A8.0
983279,952$114,423$550,200$2,2306.8
983333,365$172,917$952,500N/A5.2
9837329,062$102,791$517,600$1,8239.4
9838749,940$101,141$424,100$1,83726.6
983887,054$97,634$594,600$1,7218.8
984027,500$54,712$558,100$1,4781.2
984038,586$86,179$737,100$1,4141.0
9840435,829$79,562$387,300$1,4407.1
9840525,306$80,024$443,800$1,4804.1
9840623,642$104,761$594,100$1,6774.2
9840721,210$108,905$613,000$1,8475.4
9840820,469$78,855$379,400$1,6103.4
9840927,298$71,649$363,000$1,5797.1
98416877N/AN/AN/A0.1
9841810,475$79,413$385,300$1,5121.7
98421249N/AN/A$1,2736.5
9842411,871$93,633$497,400$1,8366.3
98430569N/AN/AN/A0.4
9843320,888$58,202N/A$2,26833.5
98438568$21,023N/AN/A1.0
984395,389$47,056N/A$1,6445.4
984435,787$117,423$478,300$1,7685.4
9844435,660$64,464$369,500$1,5817.0
9844533,578$90,063$413,200$1,72110.4
9844614,241$101,130$459,500$1,94410.9
98447964N/AN/AN/A0.1
984657,489$77,083$544,500$1,4531.6
9846630,622$94,598$564,400$1,7246.2
9846715,241$90,586$580,100$1,5664.8
9849828,940$88,382$458,200$1,6049.9
9849933,694$65,000$370,000$1,4458.8

Lakewood, WA has 32 ZIP codes with a combined population of 527,656. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$83,257,906. The average median home value is -$145,436,058. The average median monthly rent is -$124,998,641.

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