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Lake Arrowhead

California · 12,401 residents · 17.678 sq mi
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Lake Arrowhead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,814. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
12,401
+39%since 2000
from 8,934 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
701 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+26%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K11K13K1990201020202024Lake Arrowhead
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,814
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,896
+38%since 2000
from $28,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,148
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $788 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+52%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(7,307)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(1,211)
Asian1%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(2,974)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(8,476)
Black0.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(3,022)
Asian1.5%(181)
Other3.8%(475)
Diversity Score57.5%(7,130)
Diversity Score
57
+73%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Arrowhead, California?

Lake Arrowhead, California has about 12,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Arrowhead, California earns about $73,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Arrowhead, California expensive?

In Lake Arrowhead, California, the median home is worth about $385,600, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Arrowhead, California?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Arrowhead, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Arrowhead, California?

About 11.3% of people in Lake Arrowhead, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Arrowhead, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Arrowhead, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,862 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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