Lakewood, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lakewood, Illinois had a total population of 16, the 1440th largest community in Illinois. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lakewood Quick Facts
How Lakewood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18 | 16 | -11.1% |
How Lakewood Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lakewood Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Shelby County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville | 4,351 | $52,470 | 13.2% | $116,400 |
| Windsor | 877 | $63,359 | 15.3% | $105,400 |
| Stewardson | 756 | $61,875 | 9.4% | $109,500 |
| Findlay | 674 | $55,417 | 20.9% | $88,000 |
| Cowden | 534 | $62,031 | 20.4% | $77,000 |
| Strasburg | 507 | $64,219 | 4.5% | $97,600 |
| Sigel | 439 | $85,625 | 8.3% | $165,800 |
| Tower Hill | 422 | $53,352 | 13.0% | $68,300 |
| Herrick | 333 | $53,750 | 9.3% | $73,800 |
| Oconee | 193 | $74,750 | 5.7% | $91,300 |
Cities Similar to Lakewood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt | 18 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Harding | 18 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Florence | 14 | $28,333 | $75,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Rockwood | 14 | $59,375 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Paderborn | 20 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 16, Lakewood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lakewood is a small community located in Illinois, within Shelby County. The total population is 16. It ranks as the 1440th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lakewood. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lakewood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lakewood was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lakewood, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lakewood, Illinois?
Lakewood, Illinois has a population of 16 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lakewood, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lakewood — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, IL?
The ACS sample for Lakewood recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lakewood, Illinois?
Lakewood's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lakewood, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lakewood — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.