Lakewood, MS

Neighborhood

Demographics of Lakewood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.0%

Households with Children

38.5%

School Enrollment K-12

557

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 13.3%
School Age (5-17): 19.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 31.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.3%
Seniors (65+): 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.0%
High School / GED: 31.4%
Some College or Associate's: 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.1%
Single Parents: 24.4%
Couples & Adults: 12.7%
Living Alone: 48.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 51.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 18.9%
South American: 11.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 76.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 23.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 84.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.6%
Spanish: 22.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 9.4%
Middle School (5-8): 1.5%
High School (9-12): 3.4%
College / Graduate: 8.5%
Not Enrolled: 73.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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