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Lebec

California · 797 residents · 15.324 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 488 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $422,400.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−38%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6979981K2K2K2000201020202024Lebec
2024797
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,575
+159%since 2000
from $14,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+46%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,400
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.8%
+60.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lebec on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(958)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(256)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(237)
Asian11.9%(95)
Other5%(40)
Diversity Score76.3%(608)
Diversity Score
76
+79%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+40.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 64.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 19.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebec, California?

Lebec, California has about 797 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lebec, California expensive?

In Lebec, California, the median home is worth about $422,400.

How educated are people in Lebec, California?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lebec, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebec, California?

About 17.4% of people in Lebec, 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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