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Lakehead

California · 469 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 $46,083. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 201 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $201,100. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
469
−30%since 2019
from 670 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
100 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 143 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.2
+54%since 2019
from 37.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
314412510608706201020202024Lakehead
2024577
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,083
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,902
−12%since 2019
from $30,417 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $206,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,198 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
23.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+11%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(521)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(19)
Asian8.4%(56)
Other10.3%(69)
Diversity Score47.1%(316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(391)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(25)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score23.1%(108)
Diversity Score
23
−51%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+35%since 2019
from 19.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
60.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakehead, California?

Lakehead, California has about 469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakehead, California?

The typical household in Lakehead, California earns about $46,083 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 $201,100, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Lakehead, California?

About 11.1% 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 21.0% of people in Lakehead, California live below the federal poverty line.

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