CITY
Lake Mathews
California · 6,527 residents · 15.927 sq mi
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The short version
Lake Mathews is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,444. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $760,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20247K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(277)
5 to 96.6%(434)
10 to 149.8%(641)
15 to 197.6%(498)
20 to 245.1%(335)
25 to 3410.2%(664)
35 to 449.9%(644)
45 to 5412.7%(831)
55 to 6413.5%(881)
65 to 7411.2%(729)
75 to 846.7%(440)
85 and over2.3%(153)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$94,444
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,700 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
Information8.3%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
Retail trade7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
Construction6.4%
Other services4.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$760,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $678,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
8.1
+22%since 2023
from 6.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(3,078)
Black5.3%(356)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(2,961)
Asian2.2%(150)
Other3%(204)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(2,397)
Black10.6%(692)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(2,982)
Asian2%(130)
Other5%(326)
80
+8%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican39.5%(2,581)
Spaniard2.7%(173)
Central American1%(64)
Salvadoran1%(64)
Puerto Rican1%(63)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.2%(1,239)
Married51.3%(1,473)
Widowed2.3%(67)
Divorced3.1%(90)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(651)
Married62.3%(1,436)
Widowed3.2%(74)
Divorced6.3%(145)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lake Mathews, California?
Lake Mathews, California has about 6,527 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lake Mathews, California?
The typical household in Lake Mathews, California earns about $94,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lake Mathews, California expensive?
In Lake Mathews, California, the median home is worth about $760,900, and the typical rent is about $1,866 a month.
How educated are people in Lake Mathews, California?
About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mathews, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lake Mathews, California?
About 8.1% of people in Lake Mathews, California live below the federal poverty line.
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