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Shaver Lake

California · 580 residents · 32.287 sq mi
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Shaver Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $517,200. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−18%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.6
+24%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2623945276597912000201020202024Shaver Lake
2024371
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,490
+149%since 2000
from $24,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
−5%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(67)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score33%(191)
Diversity Score
33
+104%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaver Lake, California?

Shaver Lake, California has about 580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shaver Lake, California earns about $105,000 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 $517,200, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Shaver Lake, California?

About 55.5% 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 5.9% of people in Shaver Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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