Economy Lakewood's economy is highly dependent upon on the nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It also boasts one of the few true International Districts in the South Sound along South Tacoma Way and Pacific Highway, with Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Latino and other influences (the population of Lakewood's Tillicum neighborhood is nearly half non-English speaking2008 needs assessment report, Tillicum Community Center, accessed June 17, 2020).
economy lakewood's economy is highly dependent upon on the nearby joint base lewis-mcchord it also boasts one of the few true international districts in the south sound along south tacoma way and pacific highway with korean vietnamese chinese latino and other influences (the population of lakewood's tillicum neighborhood is nearly half non-english speaking2008 needs assessment report tillicum community center accessed june 17 2020)