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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lakehead

California · 461 residents · 4.695 sq mi
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Lakehead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,018. Population has grown 33% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $220,200. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
+33%vs 2011
vs 347 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+33%vs 2011
vs 74 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
57.7
+16%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
314412510608706201020202024Lakehead
2024577
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,018
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,094 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,263
+2%vs 2011
vs $33,629 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.411 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $248,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−56.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
66.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian12.1%(42)
Other9.8%(34)
Diversity Score53.2%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other16.6%(76)
Diversity Score37.4%(172)
Diversity Score
37
−30%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 47.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.7% in 2011
Female
33.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakehead, California?

Lakehead, California has about 461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakehead, California?

The typical household in Lakehead, California earns about $69,018 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 $220,200.

How educated are people in Lakehead, California?

About 7.4% 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 0.0% of people in Lakehead, California live below the federal poverty line.

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