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Lakeside CDP (Kern County)

California · 807 residents · 1.805 sq mi
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Lakeside CDP (Kern County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+10%since 2023
from 734 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 407 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6658711K1K1K20202024Lakeside CDP (Kern County)
2024807
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,759
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,051
+13%since 2023
from $35,460 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.586
−4%since 2023
from 0.608 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,303
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,254 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(409)
Black24.9%(183)
Hispanic / Latino18%(132)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score74.4%(546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(458)
Black22.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score73.9%(597)
Diversity Score
74
−1%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−6%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 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
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
Female
59.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
Foreign born
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Income$80,540+44%
Home value$371,700
Population422,165+52213%
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LAKESIDE CDP (KERN COUNTY) VS
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Income$37,217−33%
Home value$220,700
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LAKESIDE CDP (KERN COUNTY) VS
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Income$51,166−8%
Home value$219,600
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LAKESIDE CDP (KERN COUNTY) VS
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Income$38,644−31%
Home value$208,700
Population11,062+1271%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California?

Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California has about 807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California?

The typical household in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California earns about $55,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California expensive?

In Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California, the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California?

About 24.0% of people in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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