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Lucerne

California · 3,266 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 $47,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,266
+14%since 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
608 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−3%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lucerne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,375
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,930
+220%since 2000
from $13,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,300
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+67%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(2,239)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(596)
Asian1.8%(59)
Other6%(195)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,815)
Diversity Score
56
+119%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, California?

Lucerne, California has about 3,266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, California?

The typical household in Lucerne, California earns about $47,375 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 $226,300, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne, California?

About 22.0% 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 16.5% 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 1,142 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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