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Lenwood

California · 3,543 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Lenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $164,200. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,543
+10%since 2000
from 3,222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,703 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.4
−4%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lenwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,388
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,845 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,337
+23%since 2000
from $14,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+142%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,688)
Black5%(161)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(1,201)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(2,182)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,473)
Black5.8%(204)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(1,675)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other3.9%(140)
Diversity Score74.3%(2,632)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenwood, California?

Lenwood, California has about 3,543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenwood, California?

The typical household in Lenwood, California earns about $39,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenwood, California expensive?

In Lenwood, California, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Lenwood, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lenwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenwood, California?

About 12.2% of people in Lenwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenwood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenwood, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 353 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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