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Lake of the Woods

California · 790 residents · 3.539 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,387. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,100. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
790
−5%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+30%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4366618861K1K2000201020202024Lake of the Woods
2024796
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,387
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,742 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,152
+18%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(574)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(162)
Asian1%(8)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score46.8%(370)
Diversity Score
47
+62%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 42.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Lake of the Woods, California has about 790 residents according to the 2020 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 $48,387 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 $161,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

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

About 13.8% 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 12.8% 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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