2023 ACS Census Data · Population 68,139
Lake County is a mid-sized county in California with a population of 68,139. The median household income is $58,738, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, median home value is $316,800, and 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
68,139
2023 estimate
Rank #800 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,738
Household
Rank #2057 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$316,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #433 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2318 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
32% below California avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below California avg·11% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below California avg·11% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,768
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
44% below California avg·51% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below California avg·39% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above California avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% below California avg·55% below national avg
Housing Units
34,271
Households
26,364
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,831
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% below California avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above California avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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