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Lucerne Valley

California · 5,957 residents · 105.626 sq mi
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Lucerne Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $269,100. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,957
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,946 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2023
from 40.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K201020202024Lucerne Valley
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,788
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,330 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,640
+8%since 2023
from $22,888 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+2%since 2023
from 0.493 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $240,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,131 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+3%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(3,404)
Black3.1%(184)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,803)
Asian3.5%(210)
Other5.8%(345)
Diversity Score71.8%(4,272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(3,457)
Black5.1%(304)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,718)
Asian2.9%(170)
Other5.2%(308)
Diversity Score71.7%(4,274)
Diversity Score
72
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
−15%since 2023
from 46.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Female
42.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Foreign born
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne Valley, California?

Lucerne Valley, California has about 5,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne Valley, California?

The typical household in Lucerne Valley, California earns about $54,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucerne Valley, California expensive?

In Lucerne Valley, California, the median home is worth about $269,100, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne Valley, California?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lucerne Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucerne Valley, California?

About 21.9% of people in Lucerne Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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