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Elizabeth Lake

California · 1,651 residents · 6.203 sq mi
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Elizabeth Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,042. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $297,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,651
−5%since 2019
from 1,744 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 281 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Elizabeth Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,042
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,621 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,567
+17%since 2019
from $32,219 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $281,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,351
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,363 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
15.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−12%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(1,001)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino31%(541)
Asian3.5%(61)
Other7.6%(132)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,166)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(339)
Asian1.5%(25)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score54%(891)
Diversity Score
54
−24%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 48.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Female
44.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth Lake, California?

Elizabeth Lake, California has about 1,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth Lake, California earns about $76,042 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 $297,500, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth Lake, California?

About 15.5% 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 8.1% of people in Elizabeth Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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