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Lower Lake

California · 1,276 residents · 2.667 sq mi
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Lower Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,545. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 479 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. 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 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,276
−27%since 2000
from 1,755 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
−3%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4828291K2K2K1990201020202024Lower Lake
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,545
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,324
+28%since 2000
from $13,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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 gross rent
$1,327
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,424)
Black1.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(194)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(539)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(798)
Black2.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(333)
Asian1%(13)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score59.4%(758)
Diversity Score
59
+94%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.7 min
+129%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Lake, California?

Lower Lake, California has about 1,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower Lake, California?

The typical household in Lower Lake, California earns about $33,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Lake, California expensive?

In Lower Lake, California, the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Lake, California?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Lake, California?

About 31.9% of people in Lower Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lower Lake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lower Lake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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