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Lebec

California · 1,468 residents · 15.324 sq mi
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Lebec is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,300. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,468
+14%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6979981K2K2K2000201020202024Lebec
2024797
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,209
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$16,060
+8%since 2000
from $14,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(994)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(395)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other2.9%(43)
Diversity Score57.5%(844)
Diversity Score
57
+35%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.3 min
+136%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebec, California?

Lebec, California has about 1,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebec, California?

The typical household in Lebec, California earns about $62,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebec, California expensive?

In Lebec, California, the median home is worth about $184,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Lebec, California?

About 9.4% 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 23.2% of people in Lebec, California live below the federal poverty line.

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