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Lucerne

California · 3,435 residents · 5.373 sq mi
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Lucerne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,625. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,500. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,435
+20%since 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
639 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−14%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lucerne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,625
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,654
+106%since 2000
from $13,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+2%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,410)
Black1.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(245)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(2,356)
Black3.3%(114)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(390)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,093)
Diversity Score
61
+140%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 13.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, California?

Lucerne, California has about 3,435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, California?

The typical household in Lucerne, California earns about $56,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucerne, California expensive?

In Lucerne, California, the median home is worth about $243,500, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne, California?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lucerne, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucerne, California?

About 19.4% of people in Lucerne, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucerne, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucerne, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,311 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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