Lake County, California

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 68,139

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    California
    $87,001
    Lake County
    $58,738

    32% below California avg·10% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    California
    12.8%
    Lake County
    16.7%

    30% below California avg·11% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    California
    58.3%
    Lake County
    51.3%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    California
    $569,022
    Lake County
    $316,800

    44% below California avg·51% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    California
    $1,618
    Lake County
    $1,292

    20% below California avg·39% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    California
    63.9%
    Lake County
    70.9%

    11% above California avg·3% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    California
    36.0%
    Lake County
    36.7%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    California
    29.9%
    Lake County
    17.7%

    41% below California avg·26% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    California
    86.1%
    Lake County
    87.1%

    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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