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Bass Lake

California · 527 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Bass Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $369,700. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
+11%vs 2011
vs 473 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
280 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 251 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
62.3
+1%vs 2011
vs 61.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
272399527654782201020202024Bass Lake
2024499
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,521
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,857 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,655
−16%vs 2011
vs $53,315 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.429 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $561,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$646
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,337 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−47.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
74.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
−22%vs 2011
vs 7.2 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(16)
Diversity Score16.1%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.1%(22)
Diversity Score20.1%(106)
Diversity Score
20
+25%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 41.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
Female
53.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bass Lake, California?

Bass Lake, California has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bass Lake, California earns about $65,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bass Lake, California expensive?

In Bass Lake, California, the median home is worth about $369,700, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Bass Lake, California?

About 22.5% 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 5.6% of people in Bass Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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