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Lake California

California · 3,377 residents · 6.311 sq mi
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Lake California is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $243,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
3,377
+1%since 2019
from 3,329 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 527 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+15%since 2019
from 35.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Lake California
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,091
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,063 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,309
+12%since 2019
from $25,197 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $204,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,353 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+8%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,624)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(594)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(90)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,640)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(374)
Asian1%(34)
Other3.8%(130)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,272)
Diversity Score
38
−13%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+4%since 2019
from 39.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Female
48.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake California, California?

Lake California, California has about 3,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake California, California earns about $74,091 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 $243,600, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Lake California, California?

About 32.1% 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 17.9% of people in Lake California, California live below the federal poverty line.

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