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Lake Isabella

California · 3,573 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 $31,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
3,573
+8%since 2000
from 3,315 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lake Isabella
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,288
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,626
+63%since 2000
from $11,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,640)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(522)
Asian1%(36)
Other7.2%(257)
Diversity Score49.4%(1,764)
Diversity Score
49
+164%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Isabella, California?

Lake Isabella, California has about 3,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Isabella, California earns about $31,288 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 $91,500, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Isabella, California?

About 6.1% 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 24.1% of people in Lake Isabella, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Isabella, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Isabella, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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