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Lakehead

California · 577 residents · 4.695 sq mi
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Lakehead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,200. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

577
+10%since 2023
from 523 in 2023
2010 – 2024
123 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 111 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.2
−19%since 2023
from 63.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
314412510608706201020202024Lakehead
2024577
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,563
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,684 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,931
−32%since 2023
from $30,973 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.303
−27%since 2023
from 0.415 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$272,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,875
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $970 in 2023
US average: $1,442
67.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
32.4% rent
33.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
49.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
95.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.8
−7%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(416)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(75)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other4%(21)
Diversity Score43.1%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(475)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(72)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other4%(23)
Diversity Score38.1%(220)
38
−12%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
35.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
41.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
34.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
69.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakehead, California?

Lakehead, California has about 577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakehead, California?

The typical household in Lakehead, California earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakehead, California expensive?

In Lakehead, California, the median home is worth about $272,200, and the typical rent is about $1,875 a month.

How educated are people in Lakehead, California?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakehead, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakehead, California?

About 19.2% of people in Lakehead, 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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