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Upper Lake

California · 1,095 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Upper Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,095
+11%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
639 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5038341K1K2K2000201020202024Upper Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,083
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,964
+191%since 2000
from $11,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+48.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information54%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,400
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(628)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(340)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score58.1%(636)
Diversity Score
58
+66%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Lake, California?

Upper Lake, California has about 1,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Lake, California earns about $89,083 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 $274,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Lake, California?

About 7.4% 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 6.1% of people in Upper 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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