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Phoenix Lake

California · 4,269 residents · 11.073 sq mi
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Phoenix Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,035. Population has declined 4% since 2011. Median home value is $386,200. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
4,269
−4%vs 2011
vs 4,452 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
386 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 402 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 53.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,035
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,292 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,248
−2%vs 2011
vs $33,759 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $339,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,384
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,404 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−36.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.4% in 2011
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.6%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+14%vs 2011
vs 5.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,980)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(421)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score24%(1,067)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,781)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(305)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score21.6%(920)
Diversity Score
22
−10%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 23.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% 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
1.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
54.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix Lake, California?

Phoenix Lake, California has about 4,269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenix Lake, California?

The typical household in Phoenix Lake, California earns about $65,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenix Lake, California expensive?

In Phoenix Lake, California, the median home is worth about $386,200, and the typical rent is about $1,384 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix Lake, California?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenix Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenix Lake, California?

About 3.1% of people in Phoenix Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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