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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clearlake

California · 13,142 residents · 10.129 sq mi
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Clearlake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,863. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,142
+11%since 1990
from 11,804 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,297 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,165 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+1%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Clearlake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,863
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,538
+32%since 1990
from $9,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$498
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
36.9% rent
3.2
−23%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(10,838)
Black4.3%(502)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(665)
Asian1%(113)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,529)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(10,086)
Black5.1%(670)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,449)
Asian1.1%(145)
Diversity Score39.5%(5,194)
40
+32%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearlake, California?

Clearlake, California has about 13,142 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clearlake, California?

The typical household in Clearlake, California earns about $19,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearlake, California expensive?

In Clearlake, California, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Clearlake, California?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clearlake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearlake, California?

About 28.6% of people in Clearlake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearlake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearlake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,338 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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