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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Elsinore

California · 18,285 residents · 38.269 sq mi
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Lake Elsinore has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,801. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 10,643 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $135,400. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,285
−37%vs 2000
vs 28,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
478 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 28.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K29K45K62K78K1990201020202024Lake Elsinore
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,801
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,884 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,765
−24%vs 2000
vs $15,413 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$572
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $633 in 2000
US average: $450
58.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
41.2% rent
4.4
+33%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(14,877)
Black5%(1,434)
Hispanic / Latino38%(11,007)
Asian2%(571)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(20,127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(14,053)
Black3.9%(706)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(4,725)
Asian2.3%(427)
Other16.9%(3,099)
Diversity Score70.7%(12,923)
71
+2%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Elsinore, California?

Lake Elsinore, California has about 18,285 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Elsinore, California earns about $30,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Elsinore, California expensive?

In Lake Elsinore, California, the median home is worth about $135,400, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Elsinore, California?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Elsinore, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Elsinore, California?

About 11.9% of people in Lake Elsinore, 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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