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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake County

Oregon · 7,422 residents · 8,138.61 sq mi
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Lake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,506. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oregon 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
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,422
+3%since 1990
from 7,186 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+18%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Lake County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,506
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,136
+44%since 1990
from $11,231 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.2
+30%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,835)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(263)
Asian1.1%(77)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,397)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(6,617)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(404)
Asian0.7%(53)
Diversity Score15.5%(1,148)
15
−20%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.6 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, Oregon?

Lake County, Oregon has about 7,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Oregon earns about $29,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Oregon expensive?

In Lake County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Oregon?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Oregon?

About 16.1% of people in Lake County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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