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Emerald Lake Hills

California · 4,406 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 $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 218% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,406
+13%since 2000
from 3,899 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,728 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+14%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Emerald Lake Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,362
+85%since 2000
from $68,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
91.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+26%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,366)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(202)
Asian5.1%(197)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(994)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,207)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(348)
Asian10.4%(460)
Other5.2%(227)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,296)
Diversity Score
52
+104%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

Emerald Lake Hills, California has about 4,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Lake Hills, California earns about $250,001 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Lake Hills, California?

About 75.3% 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 1.9% 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 1,078 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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