Lake County, California
CA · FIPS 06033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,152 | — | #804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,621 | -19.3% | #2,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $324,300 | +15.0% | #513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,368 | +17.6% | #345 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.7% | #2,290 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 68,152, making it the #804 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $60,621, ranking #2,031 out of 3,222 counties — 19.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 11.1%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $324,300 (+15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,368/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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93.1% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Lake County, California
Lake County, California has a total population of 68,152, making it the 804th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $60,621, which ranks #2,031 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1%.
The median home value in Lake County is $324,300, 15.0% above the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,368 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.9 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.6%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
All data for Lake County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.