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Lenwood

California · 3,623 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Lenwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,200. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
3,623
+12%since 2000
from 3,222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,741 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
+2%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lenwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,488
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,539
+25%since 2000
from $14,071 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(1,100)
Black8.2%(297)
Hispanic / Latino52.4%(1,900)
Asian1%(38)
Other2.4%(87)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,628)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenwood, California?

Lenwood, California has about 3,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenwood, California?

The typical household in Lenwood, California earns about $52,488 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Lenwood, California?

About 12.5% 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 25.5% 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 433 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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