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Elizabeth Lake

California · 1,756 residents · 6.203 sq mi
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Elizabeth Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,344. Population has grown 20% since 2011. Median home value is $344,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,756
+20%vs 2011
vs 1,462 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
283 / sq mi
+20%vs 2011
vs 236 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+4%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Elizabeth Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,344
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,016 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,725
−6%vs 2011
vs $36,838 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $299,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,550 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,243)
Black1.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino10%(146)
Asian1.4%(21)
Other1.8%(26)
Diversity Score33.3%(487)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,426)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(231)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score36.2%(635)
Diversity Score
36
+9%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 47.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth Lake, California?

Elizabeth Lake, California has about 1,756 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth Lake, California?

The typical household in Elizabeth Lake, California earns about $92,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth Lake, California expensive?

In Elizabeth Lake, California, the median home is worth about $344,000, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth Lake, California?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth Lake, California?

About 0.7% of people in Elizabeth Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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