Lakewood (Washington)
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Lakewood statistic
| Coordinates | 47°10′N 122°32′W |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Incorporated (city) | February 28, 1996 |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Demonym(s) | Lakewoodian |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 98439, 98498, 98499 |
| Area code(s) | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-38038 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512373 |
| Website | cityoflakewood.us |
| Government (Type) | Council–manager |
| Government (Mayor) | Jason Whalen |
| Government (City Manager) | John Caulfield |
| Government (Deputy Mayor) | Mary Moss |
| Government (Total) | 18.89 sq mi (48.93 km2) |
| Government (Land) | 17.06 sq mi (44.18 km2) |
| Government (Water) | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) 9.39% |
| Area (Total) | 18.89 sq mi (48.93 km2) |
| Area (Land) | 17.06 sq mi (44.18 km2) |
| Area (Water) | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) 9.39% |
| Population (2020) (Total) | 63,612 |
| Population (2020) (Rank) | US: 598th WA: 20th |
| Population (2020) (Density) | 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
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Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 63,612 at the 2020 census. Lakewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996. Historical names include Tacoma/Lakewood Center and Lakes District (this name was used by the U.S. Census in the 1970 and 1980 Census). Lakewood is the second-largest city in Pierce County and is home to the Clover Park School District, the Lakewood Water District, Fort Steilacoom Park and Western State Hospital, a regional state psychiatric hospital.