Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO

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2020 Population

150,242

0.0793% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.5

1% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

5.89%

4.39% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$86,285

4.27% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$400,500

8.39% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

80,254

0.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO had a population of 150k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $86,285. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO grew from 150,123 to 150,242, a 0.0793% increase and its median household income grew from $82,749 to $86,285, a 4.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.2%), White (Hispanic) (12.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.06%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%).

11.8% of the households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was $400,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO borders Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, Denver City (Southwest) PUMA, CO, Lakewood (North), Wheat Ridge & Golden Cities PUMA, CO, Littleton, Englewood Cities & Columbine PUMA, CO, and Highlands Ranch & Chatfield Park PUMA, CO.

Population & Diversity

Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO is home to a population of 150k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.16% of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

In 2020, there were 6.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k White (Hispanic) and 6.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are Spanish (9,043 households), Vietnamese (1,853 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,105 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,524

Women

50.2%

74,778

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 150,302 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.9% of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 2.26k
White (Hispanic)
18.3k ± 1.18k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.09k ± 653

17.9%

Hispanic Population

27k people

17.9% of the people in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are hispanic (27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,898 ± 1,063 people
Vietnam
1,523 ± 953 people
China
810 ± 697 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,898 Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,523 and China with 810.

Foreign-Born Population

7.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

7.21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

As of 2020, 7.16% of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was 7.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,043 households (6.31%)
Vietnamese
1,853 households (1.29%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,105 households (0.771%)

11.8% of the households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was Spanish. 6.31% of the households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,388 ± 400
Gulf War (2001-)
2,199 ± 399
Gulf War (1990s)
1,169 ± 247

Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO employs 80.3k people. The largest industries in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are Construction (5,230 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,178 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,666 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($179,688), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($142,712), and Oil & gas extraction ($131,152).

Males in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,907. The income inequality in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,691

Women

48.2%

41,563

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO in 2020 was 80,254 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

80.3k

2020 Value

−0.37%

1 Year decline

± −0.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.37%, from 80.6k employees to 80.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, are Retail salespersons (2,434 people), Other managers (2,281 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.3k

2020 Value

−0.37%

1 Year decline

± −0.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.37%, from 80.6k employees to 80.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,230 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,178 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,111

Median earning men ± $1,284

$40,930

Median earning women ± $1,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($83,199), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,457).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,391), Public Administration ($66,571), and Construction ($52,558).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$20.7B
Machinery
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($20.7B) and Machinery ($16.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$221B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

96.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 96.6% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$10.3B
Texas
$10.2B
Wyoming
$9.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $10.3B, followed by Texas with $10.2B and Wyoming and $9.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO awarded 268 degrees. The student population of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 79 male students and 281 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO are White (159 and 59.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (49 and 18.4%), Black or African American (32 and 12%), and Two or More Races (20 and 7.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 360 (21.9% men and 78.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 360 students enrolled in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, 21.9% men and 78.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 230 records, of which 77.4% were women and 22.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
110 degree-majors awarded
Radio & Television
97 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jefferson County (East Central)--Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was General Cosmetology with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jefferson County (East Central)--Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO according to their major.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 89 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO, which is 0.497 times less than the 179 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 159 degrees mean that there were 3.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 49 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($10,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,397) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.531% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.601% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (33k), High School or Equivalent (28.4k), and Some college (26.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was $400,500 in 2020, which is 1.74 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $369,500 to $400,500, a 8.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO is $86,285. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $128,989, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch & Chatfield Park PUMA, CO, with respective values of $116,680 and $113,596.

Housing

Property

$400,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,551

$42,685

Median Property Taxes

±$1,270

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2020

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.4% of the housing units in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $128,989, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch & Chatfield Park PUMA, CO, with respective values of $116,680 and $113,596.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,285

Median Household Income

± $1,658

59k

Number of Households

± 1,662

In 2020, the median household income of the 59k households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO grew to $86,285 from the previous year's value of $82,749.

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO

In 2020, the income inequality in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.98% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (7.39%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2018, 80.7% of workers in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.39%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO (8.71k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.895% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1211 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1220 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Colorado. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Colorado, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,211 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,211 patients per year. This represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Colorado across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.16%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.895%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO declined by 2.69% from 5.31% to 5.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lakewood City (South) & Dakota Ridge PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.