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Lake Mathews

California · 6,527 residents · 15.927 sq mi
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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

Total population
6,527
−3%since 2023
from 6,749 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 424 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Lake Mathews
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,444
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,700 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,696
−11%since 2023
from $34,329 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−6%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$760,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $678,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,866
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,906 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+22%since 2023
from 6.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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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)
Diversity Score74.4%(5,022)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(2,397)
Black10.6%(692)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(2,982)
Asian2%(130)
Other5%(326)
Diversity Score80.3%(5,240)
Diversity Score
80
+8%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+2%since 2023
from 34.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
47.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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