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China Lake Acres

California · 1,757 residents · 5.209 sq mi
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China Lake Acres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $124,300. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,757
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,761 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024China Lake Acres
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,362
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,944
+145%since 2000
from $17,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+56%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,493)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(165)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(468)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,218)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(327)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other10.5%(184)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,070)
Diversity Score
61
+129%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+119%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in China Lake Acres, California?

China Lake Acres, California has about 1,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in China Lake Acres, California?

The typical household in China Lake Acres, California earns about $70,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is China Lake Acres, California expensive?

In China Lake Acres, California, the median home is worth about $124,300, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in China Lake Acres, California?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in China Lake Acres, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in China Lake Acres, California?

About 20.8% of people in China Lake Acres, 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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