Lakewood

Lakewood

Lakewood is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Lakewood is the fifth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 172nd most populous city in the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that in April 1, 2010 census the population of the City of Lakewood was 142,980 . Lakewood is west of Denver and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Before incorporation in 1969, Lakewood was a community with policing provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff, a volunteer fire...
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quick facts
County:Jefferson County
State:Colorado
Country:United States of America
Population:140,989
Area:42.5 sq. mi.
Time zone:Mountain Time Zone
Also known as:Lakewood, Colorado, Jefferson County / Lakewood city

Map of Lakewood

Population history for Lakewood

YearEstimated Population
2008 140,989
2007 139,964
2006 139,300
2005 139,575
2004 140,713
2003 141,913
2002 143,231
2001 143,972
2000 144,394
1999 137,916
1998 136,711
1997 135,551
1996 134,237
1995 133,188
1994 132,999
1993 131,986
1992 129,320
1991 127,810
1990 126,513
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Colleges and universities in Lakewood

Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University
Founded:1914
Enrollment:3,500 (2010)
Regency Beauty Institute-Lakewood
Regency Beauty Institute-Lakewood

Famous people born in Lakewood

Steve Williams
Steve Williams
Author, Football Player, TV Actor, Film Actor

Steven "Steve" Williams , better known by his ring name "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, was an American professional wrestler and former star of...
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Gregg Henry
Gregg Henry
Film Actor, Musical Artist, TV Actor

Gregg Lee Henry is an American theatre, film and television character actor and rock, blues and country musician. Henry is best known for his...
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Chris Broderick
Chris Broderick
Musical Artist

Christopher Broderick is the lead and rhythm guitarist of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. He currently resides in Sherman Oaks, California....
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Airports in or near Lakewood

Colorado Springs Airport
Colorado Springs Airport
Airport code:COS
Centennial Airport
Centennial Airport
Airport code:APA
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport
Airport code:DEN
Buckley Air Force Base
Buckley Air Force Base
Airport code:BKF

U.S. state

Colorado
Colorado
Population:34,277 (1860)

The State of Colorado is a state in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Colorado may also be considered to be a part of the Mountain, Southwestern, Midwestern, and Central regions of the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 4,753,377 in 2006, a 10.49% increase since U.S. Census 2000. Denver is the capital and the most populous city of Colorado. Citizens of Colorado are known as Coloradans.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Lakewood?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Lakewood include:
    - Steve Williams
    - Gregg Henry
    - Chez Starbuck
    - Chris Broderick
    - Dylan Klebold
    - Robert E. Blackburn
  • Q:
    What are some well- known places to visit in Lakewood?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
    - Red Rocks Community College
  • Q:
    Lakewood is included within which time zone?
  • A:
    Mountain is the standard time zone for Lakewood.
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