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Lee Vining

California · 628 residents · 5.206 sq mi
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Lee Vining is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,120. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $435,200. At a median age of 15.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 15.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

628
+13%since 2023
from 557 in 2023
2010 – 2024
121 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 107 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
15.5
−53%since 2023
from 33.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
35197359520682201020202024Lee Vining
2024628
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$134,120
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $129,407 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,581
−12%since 2023
from $27,883 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.182
+15%since 2023
from 0.158 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$435,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $423,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
26.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.2
−1%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(275)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(335)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(391)
62
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
38.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
75.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
77.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
40.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Lee Vining, California?

Lee Vining, California has about 628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee Vining, California?

The typical household in Lee Vining, California earns about $134,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee Vining, California expensive?

In Lee Vining, California, the median home is worth about $435,200.

How educated are people in Lee Vining, California?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lee Vining, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee Vining, California?

About 0.0% of people in Lee Vining, 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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