Explore Lakewood local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Los Angeles County.
At a glance: Lakewood is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Population: 80,585 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 57,519 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Lakewood is an inland southeastern Los Angeles County city adjoining Long Beach. Its broad residential street network and neighborhood shopping corridors create a suburban landscape punctuated by parks and community facilities. Del Valle Park contains the Lakewood Youth Center, while Bolivar Park includes McCormick Pool. Burns Community Center adds meeting and activity space, and Mae Boyar Park connects neighborhood recreation with the West San Gabriel River trail system. Lakewood incorporated on April 16, 1954, and is a general-law city with council-manager government. Its council-appointed City Clerk serves as a liaison to the public and manages agendas, municipal records, and local election responsibilities.
McCormick Pool is at Bolivar Park, near Del Amo Boulevard and Downey Avenue.
Use the city's parks and facilities directory and its reservation instructions, or contact Recreation and Community Services; availability, insurance, and other requirements apply.
No. The clerk page directs birth, death, marriage, and real-estate record inquiries to the appropriate county offices, including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
57,519 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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