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Big Lagoon

California · 138 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Big Lagoon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,438. Population has grown 20% since 2023. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $628,800. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

138
+20%since 2023
from 115 in 2023
2010 – 2024
227 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 189 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.7
+2%since 2023
from 61.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6898129159189201020202024Big Lagoon
2024138
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,438
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$53,196
−5%since 2023
from $55,817 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.371
+5%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$628,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $493,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
12.9% rent
44.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
47.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
10.9
+26%since 2023
from 8.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(13)
Diversity Score52.4%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(7)
Diversity Score27.9%(39)
28
−47%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
48.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

56.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
20.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
29.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
79.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

25.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
74.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% 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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How many people live in Big Lagoon, California?

Big Lagoon, California has about 138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Lagoon, California?

The typical household in Big Lagoon, California earns about $57,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lagoon, California expensive?

In Big Lagoon, California, the median home is worth about $628,800.

How educated are people in Big Lagoon, California?

About 63.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lagoon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lagoon, California?

About 13.0% of people in Big Lagoon, 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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