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Lake of the Woods

California · 917 residents · 3.539 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $293,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
917
+10%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4366618861K1K2000201020202024Lake of the Woods
2024796
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,333
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,697
+32%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,500
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+125%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(753)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(123)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other18.7%(171)
Diversity Score57.1%(524)
Diversity Score
57
+97%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 42.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
35.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Lake of the Woods, California has about 917 residents according to the 2010 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 $64,333 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 $293,500, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

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

About 20.8% 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 2.2% of people in Lake of the Woods, 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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