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Bass Lake

California · 499 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Bass Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,964. Population has grown 49% since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

499
+49%since 2023
from 336 in 2023
2010 – 2024
265 / sq mi
+49%since 2023
from 179 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.3
+3%since 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
272399527654782201020202024Bass Lake
2024499
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$133,964
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$86,269
−9%since 2023
from $94,949 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.479
−5%since 2023
from 0.504 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
80.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(11)
Diversity Score26.3%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score20.1%(100)
20
−24%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
43.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

67.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
26.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
71.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
84.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
43.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bass Lake, California?

Bass Lake, California has about 499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bass Lake, California?

The typical household in Bass Lake, California earns about $133,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bass Lake, California?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bass Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bass Lake, California?

About 21.0% of people in Bass Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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