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Blacklake

California · 1,016 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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Blacklake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,242. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $736,600. With a median age of 67.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,016
+20%since 2019
from 850 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
972 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 813 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
67.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 68.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5827298771K1K201020202024Blacklake
2024983
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,242
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,203 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,782
Unchangedsince 2019
from $58,993 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$736,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $788,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
6.7
−30%since 2019
from 9.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96%(816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(34)
Diversity Score9.6%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(840)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(103)
Asian3.1%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.7%(322)
Diversity Score
32
+230%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
87.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacklake, California?

Blacklake, California has about 1,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blacklake, California?

The typical household in Blacklake, California earns about $110,242 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 $736,600.

How educated are people in Blacklake, California?

About 58.4% 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 1.3% of people in Blacklake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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