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Lennox

California · 20,323 residents · 1.093 sq mi
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Lennox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,163. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $499,400. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,323
−11%since 2000
from 22,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
18,594 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 20,997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
+33%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Lennox
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,163
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,468
+94%since 2000
from $8,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$499,400
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
70.4% rent
Afford Score
10.8
+97%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(810)
Black3.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(20,602)
Asian0.8%(180)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(4,491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(367)
Black3.7%(746)
Hispanic / Latino91.9%(18,669)
Asian1.1%(217)
Other2.1%(418)
Diversity Score20.2%(4,108)
Diversity Score
20
+3%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
51.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
48.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2013
from 61.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lennox, California?

Lennox, California has about 20,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lennox, California?

The typical household in Lennox, California earns about $46,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lennox, California expensive?

In Lennox, California, the median home is worth about $499,400, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Lennox, California?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lennox, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lennox, California?

About 21.2% of people in Lennox, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lennox, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lennox, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,434 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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