Lake County, California

CA · FIPS 06033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 68,152 #804 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $60,621 -19.3% #2,031 / 3,222
37th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #905 / 3,222
72th
Median Home Value $324,300 +15.0% #513 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,368 +17.6% #345 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 17.0% +34.7% #2,290 / 3,222
29th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.1%
Native Born
9.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$60,621 −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,031 of 3,222
37th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,372 −14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,545 of 3,222
52th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.0% +34.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,290 of 3,222
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
11.1% +108.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,135 of 3,222
3th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8% −47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,377 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.9 min +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #372 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$324,300 +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #513 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,368 +17.6% vs nat'l
Rank #345 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.2% +12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,992 of 3,222
38th percentile
72.2% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,362 of 3,222
58th percentile

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.