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Clearlake

California · 15,250 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 $26,382. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,500. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,250
+16%since 2000
from 13,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Clearlake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,382
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,863 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,921
+19%since 2000
from $12,538 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+72%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(10,086)
Black5.1%(670)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,449)
Asian1.1%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(5,194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(10,254)
Black3.9%(592)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(3,248)
Asian1%(154)
Other5.9%(895)
Diversity Score61.3%(9,348)
Diversity Score
61
+55%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearlake, California?

Clearlake, California has about 15,250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearlake, California?

The typical household in Clearlake, California earns about $26,382 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 $145,500, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Clearlake, California?

About 6.1% 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 32.9% 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 3,446 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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