Lakewood is a city in Los Angeles County and was built in the 50’s as the largest planned community in America. They promised the American Dream of home ownership which attracted WWII veterans and many others looking for a family friendly community and affordable homes.
As the Lakewood community grew, so did the services and businesses around it. Lakewood has four school districts with over 20 schools. The Lakewood Shopping Center is the oldest shopping centres in America opening in 1951.
This is a diverse, cultural community and the people in it strive for a better life while helping their city grow. The community supports their local businesses and the city is pro development. There is room to start your business and room to grow.
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Population
Here’s some cool information and fun facts about Lakewood.
Lakewood was created as a community where WW2 veterans could buy affordable, mass produced homes. There were low interest rates, 30 year mortgages with no down payment and people signed up in droves.
Within the first month in 1950, they sold 1000 homes. They were able to build 40-60 houses per day completing 17,509 in three years. In 1954 it became a city.
Lakewood’s jobs came out of industries including Aerospace, shipbuilding, manufacturing and petrol chemicals.
Today that has shifted to more work in the service sector.
The current population has reached 79,307.
Demographics
According to the U.S. Census Bureau the racial makeup is:
- 49.5% White
- 34.2% Hispanic
- 7.6% African American
- 0.5% Native American
- 19.1% Asian
The median household income is $89,469.
Fun Facts
- Lakewood’s law enforcement helicopter “Sky Knight” was the first day/night patrol helicopter in the US and started in 1966.
- The first Denny’s restaurant opened in Lakewood in 1959 when Harold Butler rebranded his donut shop.
- Shopping mall Lakewood Centre is one of the oldest retail shopping centres in America.
- Labeled as “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
- Designated ‘Sportstown USA” by Sports Illustrated for its parks, pools, and community centers.
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