Lakewood Facts |
| Population |
140,989 |
| Square Miles |
43.0 |
| Households |
64,226 |
| Local Sales Tax Rate |
3.00% |
| Enterprise Zone |
Yes |
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The City of Lakewood's location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just west of Denver makes it a popular community in which to live and do business.
Colorado's fourth largest city, Lakewood is known for its urban amenities and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The city has more parks and facilities per resident than any other Colorado city.
The City of Lakewood actively assists new businesses with site searches, access to capital, demographic and business research, and referrals to other business resources. Through its relationship with Red Rocks Community College and other area institutions, the city facilitates training and business assistance for area companies.
The City of Lakewood's major employers are: The Federal Center, CaridianBCT, MoneyGram International, Service Magic, FirstBank, and Integer Group.
For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Lakewood
Economic Development Staff
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226-3127
303-987-7050
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