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Clearlake

California · 16,685 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 $36,339. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,400. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,685
+27%since 2000
from 13,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Clearlake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,339
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,302
+46%since 2000
from $12,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(9,143)
Black3.3%(551)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(5,406)
Asian0.9%(157)
Other6.4%(1,072)
Diversity Score71.4%(11,916)
Diversity Score
71
+81%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearlake, California?

Clearlake, California has about 16,685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearlake, California?

The typical household in Clearlake, California earns about $36,339 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Clearlake, California?

About 6.3% 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 29.4% 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 4,881 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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