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Lake of the Pines

California · 4,301 residents · 2.527 sq mi
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Lake of the Pines is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $455,200. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,301
+9%since 2000
from 3,956 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,702 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+20%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lake of the Pines
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,302
+103%since 2000
from $23,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,175
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,129 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+15%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,720)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(126)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(406)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,575)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9%(387)
Asian1.4%(60)
Other5%(215)
Diversity Score35.1%(1,510)
Diversity Score
35
+242%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake of the Pines, California?

Lake of the Pines, California has about 4,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake of the Pines, California?

The typical household in Lake of the Pines, California earns about $90,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Pines, California expensive?

In Lake of the Pines, California, the median home is worth about $455,200, and the typical rent is about $2,175 a month.

How educated are people in Lake of the Pines, California?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Pines, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake of the Pines, California?

About 6.2% of people in Lake of the Pines, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake of the Pines, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake of the Pines, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 411 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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