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Lucerne Valley

California · 5,331 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 $39,639. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
5,331
−10%since 2019
from 5,956 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 56 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2019
from 40.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K201020202024Lucerne Valley
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,639
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,789 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,798
+12%since 2019
from $16,829 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $908 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
30.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−17%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(3,938)
Black2.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(1,543)
Asian2.2%(131)
Other3.5%(208)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,674)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(2,945)
Black2.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(1,752)
Asian2.8%(148)
Other3.7%(197)
Diversity Score69.7%(3,713)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.1 min
+12%since 2019
from 45.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
45.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne Valley, California?

Lucerne Valley, California has about 5,331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lucerne Valley, California earns about $39,639 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne Valley, California?

About 11.6% 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 33.5% of people in Lucerne Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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