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Lake City

California · 61 residents · 5.817 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,464. Population has declined 8% since 2011. Median home value is $188,800. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−8%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 11 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
62.2
−22%vs 2011
vs 80.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1833476176201020202024Lake City
202439
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,464
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,284 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,830
−30%vs 2011
vs $24,061 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.8%
+16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+55%vs 2011
vs 0.238 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $193,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−67.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+17%vs 2011
vs 5.5 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
53.3%
+53.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
Female
55.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, California?

Lake City, California has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, California earns about $29,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, California expensive?

In Lake City, California, the median home is worth about $188,800.

How educated are people in Lake City, California?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, California?

About 46.8% of people in Lake City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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