Lakewood City, Ohio
Safe Democratic — 51K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 82.8% |
Hispanic / Latino | 4.9% |
Black / African American | 5.5% |
Asian | 2.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.3% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+50.0 |
| 2020 | Biden+49.5 |
| 2016 | Clinton+44.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+42.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+39.5 |
Lakewood City, Ohio is a city that has a population of 50,942. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+50.0. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.3% | 24.2% | D+50.0 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 74.0% | 24.5% | D+49.5 | D+5.1 |
| 2016 | 69.6% | 25.2% | D+44.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2012 | 71.3% | 28.7% | D+42.7 | D+3.2 |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 29.5% | D+39.5 | — |
What defines Lakewood City?
Lakewood City has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 7pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 50.0% margin
- Shifted 7.4 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Lakewood City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 82.8% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 5.5% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 4.9% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.3% | 4.0% |
Asian | 2.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Lakewood City? 50,942 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.