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Lake Mathews

California · 5,890 residents · 15.927 sq mi
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Lake Mathews is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $481,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,890
+4%vs 2011
vs 5,651 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 355 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−2%vs 2011
vs 42.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Lake Mathews
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,659
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,271 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,812
−4%vs 2011
vs $28,851 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.412 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $415,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,570
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,634 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−19.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.3% in 2011
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+7%vs 2011
vs 6.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,948)
Black8.2%(462)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(2,001)
Asian1.6%(92)
Other2.6%(148)
Diversity Score74.4%(4,202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(3,469)
Black4.1%(241)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(1,808)
Asian3.2%(187)
Other1.8%(109)
Diversity Score68%(4,006)
Diversity Score
68
−9%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 39.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
14.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mathews, California?

Lake Mathews, California has about 5,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mathews, California earns about $74,659 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 $481,400, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mathews, California?

About 22.4% 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 14.2% of people in Lake Mathews, California live below the federal poverty line.

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