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Clearlake Micro

Clearlake, CA · 1 counties · 64,665 residents · 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 $39,491. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $265,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,665
+11%since 2000
from 58,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K59K65K70K1990201020202024Clearlake
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,491
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,627 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,531
+28%since 2000
from $16,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,400
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+89%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(47,938)
Black1.8%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(11,088)
Asian1.1%(695)
Other5.3%(3,447)
Diversity Score51.5%(33,310)
Diversity Score
52
+56%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 64,665 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearlake, CA?

The typical household in Clearlake, CA earns about $39,491 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 $265,400, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Clearlake, CA?

About 16.4% 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 19.1% 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 14,034 residents, a change of about 28 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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