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Lebec

California · 1,239 residents · 15.324 sq mi
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Lebec has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,778. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,239
−4%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+24%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,778
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$24,832
+67%since 2000
from $14,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+113%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(695)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(436)
Asian2.2%(27)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score65.3%(809)
Diversity Score
65
+53%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebec, California?

Lebec, California has about 1,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebec, California?

The typical household in Lebec, California earns about $33,778 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 $168,100, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Lebec, California?

About 15.0% 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 18.6% 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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