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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Emerald Lake Hills

California · 3,899 residents · 1.182 sq mi
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Emerald Lake Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,250. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $805,000. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 168% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,899
+17%since 1990
from 3,328 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,299 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 2,816 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+12%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Emerald Lake Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,250
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$68,966
+144%since 1990
from $28,259 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$805,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,780
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
91.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
8.7% rent
6.3
−14%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,129)
Black1.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(190)
Asian4.3%(143)
Diversity Score25.5%(849)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,366)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(202)
Asian5.1%(197)
Diversity Score25.5%(994)
25
Unchangedsince 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.7%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.0%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

Emerald Lake Hills, California has about 3,899 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

The typical household in Emerald Lake Hills, California earns about $127,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerald Lake Hills, California expensive?

In Emerald Lake Hills, California, the median home is worth about $805,000, and the typical rent is about $1,780 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald Lake Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

About 2.0% of people in Emerald Lake Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerald Lake Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerald Lake Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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