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Lake California

California · 3,808 residents · 6.311 sq mi
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Lake California is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $352,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
3,808
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,805 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
603 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 603 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Lake California
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,051
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,278 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,173
+3%since 2023
from $36,014 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+6%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $338,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,714 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+8%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73%(2,777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other18%(683)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,030)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(2,646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(271)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.4%(891)
Diversity Score57.2%(2,177)
Diversity Score
57
+7%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
−25%since 2023
from 37.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
Female
44.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake California, California?

Lake California, California has about 3,808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake California, California earns about $92,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake California, California expensive?

In Lake California, California, the median home is worth about $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in Lake California, California?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake California, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake California, California?

About 9.7% of people in Lake California, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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