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Lakewood Surges Past 143, 000 Residents, Cementing Its Place as New Jersey's Fourth-Largest City
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (172+ words) Lakewood Township's population has grown to 143, 765 residents, according to the U. S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates released Thursday " a jump of more than 6% since the 2020 Census and enough to keep the Ocean County township firmly in fourth place among New Jersey's most…...
Lakewood Is The Second-Youngest Town In U. S. With Average Median Age Of Just 18. 1 Years Old
3+ week, 1+ day ago (175+ words) Lakewood is officially one of the youngest communities in the United States, with new census data underscoring a dramatic demographic shift driven by high birth rates and sustained population growth. The township's median age stood at just 18. 1 in 2024, making it…...
Lakewood Fire Department Shifts to Social Media, Ends Traditional Press Releases
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (164+ words) The Lakewood Fire Department announced it will discontinue issuing traditional press releases as it transitions to a social media-based communication strategy, officials said. The change comes as the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, formally launched…...
Lakewood to Reappoint Ray Coles as Mayor for 10th Consecutive Term
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (228+ words) Lakewood Alerts Lakewood to Reappoint Ray Coles as Mayor for 10th Consecutive Term Lakewood Township will hold its annual reorganization meeting this Friday morning, with the Township Committee scheduled to vote on a new mayor. Barring any last-minute changes, Ray Coles…...