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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Isabella

California · 3,323 residents · 21.714 sq mi
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Lake Isabella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 58% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,323
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,315 in 2000
1990 – 2024
153 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 46.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lake Isabella
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,908
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,458
−17%vs 2000
vs $11,452 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.3%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$419
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
72.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
4.8
+61%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,870)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(224)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(620)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(109)
Diversity Score18%(598)
18
−4%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.9 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Isabella, California?

Lake Isabella, California has about 3,323 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Isabella, California earns about $14,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Isabella, California expensive?

In Lake Isabella, California, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Isabella, California?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Isabella, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Isabella, California?

About 14.3% of people in Lake Isabella, 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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