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Lake Almanor West

California · 463 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Lake Almanor West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,286. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $696,300. With a median age of 70.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
463
+41%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.0
+16%since 2000
from 60.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
921932953964972000201020202024Lake Almanor West
2024463
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$184,286
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,092 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,438
+274%since 2000
from $29,294 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+22%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$696,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
61.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−45%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(45)
Diversity Score33%(153)
Diversity Score
33
+630%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
8.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.5%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Almanor West, California?

Lake Almanor West, California has about 463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Almanor West, California?

The typical household in Lake Almanor West, California earns about $184,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Almanor West, California expensive?

In Lake Almanor West, California, the median home is worth about $696,300.

How educated are people in Lake Almanor West, California?

About 61.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Almanor West, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Almanor West, California?

About 16.0% of people in Lake Almanor West, California live below the federal poverty line.

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