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Lake of the Woods

California · 796 residents · 3.539 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,036. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $276,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
796
−4%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
225 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+32%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4366618861K1K2000201020202024Lake of the Woods
2024796
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,036
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,742 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,909
+66%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+45%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,683
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+107%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(88)
Asian1.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(241)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(672)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(19)
Diversity Score33.7%(268)
Diversity Score
34
+16%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 42.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Lake of the Woods, California has about 796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake of the Woods, California earns about $66,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Woods, California expensive?

In Lake of the Woods, California, the median home is worth about $276,300, and the typical rent is about $1,683 a month.

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

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Woods, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.1% of people in Lake of the Woods, California live below the federal poverty line.

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