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Blacklake

California · 930 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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Blacklake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,838. Population has declined 8% since 2011. Median home value is $723,400. With a median age of 66.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 66.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
930
−8%vs 2011
vs 1,014 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
890 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 970 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
66.9
+2%vs 2011
vs 65.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5827298771K1K201020202024Blacklake
2024983
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,838
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,417 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,020
−4%vs 2011
vs $43,698 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.430 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.8%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$723,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $696,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,971
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,926 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−31.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
−17%vs 2011
vs 8.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score8.9%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(815)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(70)
Asian2.6%(24)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score28%(261)
Diversity Score
28
+215%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 29.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.1%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
Female
54.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
Foreign born
11.3%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacklake, California?

Blacklake, California has about 930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blacklake, California?

The typical household in Blacklake, California earns about $101,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blacklake, California expensive?

In Blacklake, California, the median home is worth about $723,400, and the typical rent is about $1,971 a month.

How educated are people in Blacklake, California?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blacklake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blacklake, California?

About 2.3% of people in Blacklake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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