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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake County

California · 58,309 residents · 1,255.082 sq mi
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Lake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,627. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $105,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

58,309
+15%since 1990
from 50,631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+5%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K54K59K65K70K1990201020202024Lake County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,627
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,794 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,825
+44%since 1990
from $11,705 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$567
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
29.4% rent
3.6
−19%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(46,475)
Black1.6%(811)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,654)
Asian0.9%(478)
Diversity Score32.4%(16,418)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(46,933)
Black2.1%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(6,639)
Asian0.8%(468)
Diversity Score32.9%(19,198)
33
+2%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, California?

Lake County, California has about 58,309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake County, California earns about $29,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, California expensive?

In Lake County, California, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, California?

About 17.6% of people in Lake County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,678 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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