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Lake Mathews

California · 5,972 residents · 15.927 sq mi
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Lake Mathews is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,167. Population has declined 12% since 2019. Median home value is $528,500. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
5,972
−12%since 2019
from 6,792 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
375 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 426 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+2%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Lake Mathews
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,167
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,193
−7%since 2019
from $35,751 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $526,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,477 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
14.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
−1%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(3,480)
Black4.3%(295)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(2,266)
Asian7.2%(492)
Other3.8%(259)
Diversity Score77.2%(5,243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,858)
Black3.1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino40.1%(2,394)
Asian4.3%(257)
Other4%(237)
Diversity Score75.1%(4,485)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+1%since 2019
from 42.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Female
47.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Foreign born
14.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mathews, California?

Lake Mathews, California has about 5,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mathews, California earns about $103,167 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 $528,500, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mathews, California?

About 23.5% 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 7.7% of people in Lake Mathews, 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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