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Shaver Lake

California · 371 residents · 32.287 sq mi
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Shaver Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,432. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 334 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $611,900. With a median age of 70.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−47%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.2
+44%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2623945276597912000201020202024Shaver Lake
2024371
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,432
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,053
+167%since 2000
from $24,695 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−9%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
90.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+19%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(46)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score29.6%(110)
Diversity Score
30
+83%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaver Lake, California?

Shaver Lake, California has about 371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shaver Lake, California earns about $99,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaver Lake, California expensive?

In Shaver Lake, California, the median home is worth about $611,900.

How educated are people in Shaver Lake, California?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shaver Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaver Lake, California?

About 7.8% of people in Shaver Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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