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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

Total population
577
+10%since 2023
from 523 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 111 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
−19%since 2023
from 63.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
314412510608706201020202024Lakehead
2024577
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.9%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.7%(79)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.6%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(46)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.7%(108)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418%(104)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(59)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8418.5%(107)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,684 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,875
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $970 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
95.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−7%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(475)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(72)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other4%(23)
Diversity Score
38
−12%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.6%(38)
Puerto Rican4.5%(26)
Spaniard1.4%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(4)
Ancestry
English20.3%(117)
Irish15.1%(87)
German8.5%(49)
American2.4%(14)
Swedish2.1%(12)
Scottish1.7%(10)
Dutch0.9%(5)
Italian0.9%(5)
Portuguese0.7%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
41.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.8%(124)
Married36.4%(108)
Widowed3.4%(10)
Divorced18.5%(55)
Women 15+
Never married15.2%(36)
Married49.4%(117)
Widowed9.7%(23)
Divorced25.7%(61)
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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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