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Upper Lake

California · 1,052 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Upper Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
+6%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
614 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
−5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5038341K1K2K2000201020202024Upper Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,079
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,190
+4%since 2000
from $11,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+72%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(774)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(147)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(752)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino23%(242)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other23.2%(245)
Diversity Score70.5%(742)
Diversity Score
71
+101%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Lake, California?

Upper Lake, California has about 1,052 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Lake, California earns about $29,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Lake, California expensive?

In Upper Lake, California, the median home is worth about $222,100, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Lake, California?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Lake, California?

About 12.3% of people in Upper Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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