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Lucerne Valley

California · 5,811 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 $32,577. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,700. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,811
−4%vs 2011
vs 6,029 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
55 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 57 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+4%vs 2011
vs 41.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K201020202024Lucerne Valley
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,577
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,323 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,511
+3%vs 2011
vs $16,034 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.474 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $135,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,054 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−43.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
−7%vs 2011
vs 5.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,685)
Black12.1%(731)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(1,287)
Asian1.7%(105)
Other3.7%(221)
Diversity Score70.6%(4,254)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(3,880)
Black2.8%(163)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(1,447)
Asian1.5%(89)
Other6.1%(354)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,692)
Diversity Score
64
−10%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
−13%vs 2011
vs 38.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
49.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne Valley, California?

Lucerne Valley, California has about 5,811 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lucerne Valley, California earns about $32,577 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 $161,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne Valley, California?

About 8.5% 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 23.8% 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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