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CITY · 2010 ACS

Big Lagoon

California · 93 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Big Lagoon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 48% since 2011, a loss of 86 residents. Median home value is $335,700. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−48%vs 2011
vs 179 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−48%vs 2011
vs 295 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
+33%vs 2011
vs 42.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6898129159189201020202024Big Lagoon
2024138
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,354 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,703
+3%vs 2011
vs $23,938 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.319 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $362,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−58.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
52.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
−20%vs 2011
vs 7.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other52%(93)
Diversity Score64.3%(115)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other49.2%(46)
Diversity Score69.7%(65)
Diversity Score
70
+8%vs 2011
vs 64 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 24.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+34.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% 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
3.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Female
54.5%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lagoon, California?

Big Lagoon, California has about 93 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lagoon, California earns about $53,750 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 $335,700.

How educated are people in Big Lagoon, California?

About 24.6% 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 14.8% of people in Big Lagoon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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