Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s fourth-largest municipality — while surrounding towns struggle with worsening traffic, nonstop construction, and overcrowded roads once lined with farms.