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Clearlake, CA · 1 counties · 67,772 residents (2025 est.) · 1,255.082 sq mi
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Clearlake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,621. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $324,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,152
+17%since 2000
from 58,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67,772 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K59K65K70K1990201020202024Clearlake
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,621
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,627 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,372
+110%since 2000
from $16,825 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+10%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+50%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(46,933)
Black2.1%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(6,639)
Asian0.8%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(19,198)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(43,638)
Black2%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(16,796)
Asian1.4%(962)
Other8%(5,421)
Diversity Score65.3%(44,500)
Segregation Score22.3%(15,214)
Diversity Score
65
+98%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 12.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

ClearlakeCENTRAL16,893
What's inside

1 component county

Lake CountyCENTRAL67,772
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearlake, CA?

Clearlake, CA has about 68,152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearlake, CA?

The typical household in Clearlake, CA earns about $60,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearlake, CA expensive?

In Clearlake, CA, the median home is worth about $324,300, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in Clearlake, CA?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clearlake, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearlake, CA?

About 17.0% of people in Clearlake, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearlake, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearlake, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,521 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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