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Phoenix Lake

California · 4,264 residents · 11.073 sq mi
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Phoenix Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,641. Population has declined 5% since 2019. Median home value is $383,700. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
4,264
−5%since 2019
from 4,511 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 407 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+7%since 2019
from 51.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024Phoenix Lake
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,641
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,397 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,270
+13%since 2019
from $41,052 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $346,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,445 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+40%since 2019
from 4.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,014)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(243)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other4.5%(203)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,578)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(352)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other1.8%(75)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,115)
Diversity Score
26
+3%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
−9%since 2019
from 32.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix Lake, California?

Phoenix Lake, California has about 4,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phoenix Lake, California earns about $56,641 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 $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix Lake, California?

About 22.4% 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 6.4% of people in Phoenix Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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