1. Economy:  Lakewood's economy is diverse while the largest employers are government. The Denver Federal Center employs about 6,200 people and The Jefferson County R-1 school district employs 3,930. CaridianBCT, a medical devices manufacturer, employs 1,654 people.
   
   
2. Shopping  In addition to the Belmar retail district, Lakewood has a shopping mall called Colorado Mills which is near I-70 and Colfax Avenue.
   
   
3. The median income for a household in the city was $48,109, and the median income for a family was $57,171. Males had a median income of $39,800 versus $31,128 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,575. About 4.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
   
   
4. Climate  Lakewood experiences a semi-arid climate featuring cold, snowy winters and warm to hot summers, with great temperature differences between seasons and between day and night. Precipitation is concentrated in the spring and summer months.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

87.15%

1.48%

1.11%

2.72%

14.54%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Urban Hair Stylists -  Category: Hair Salons -  6775 West Mississippi Avenue - Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 935-7617
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Moe's Original Bar B Que -  Category: BBQ Restaurant -   2589 South Lewis Way, Lakewood, CO
   
   
2. The Rib BBQ Restaurant & Catering -  Category: BBQ Restaurant - The Rib BBQ Restaurant and Catering has been proudly serving its customers for over 30 years. It continues to be ranked the Best BBQ in town by its locals. -  1958 S. Garrison, Lakewood, CO (303) 763-5012
   
   
3. The Yabby Hut -  Category: Seafood - REVIEW: "The service was superb and very friendly, and the food came out quick. Best crawfish ever! " -  3355 South Yarrow Street, Lakewood, CO 80227 (303) 985-0231   - (visit website)
   
   

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