Lake County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,267 | — | #2,631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,787 | -16.4% | #1,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,500 | -22.1% | #1,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $878 | -24.5% | #1,563 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.0% | #1,927 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 8,267, making it the #2,631 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $62,787, ranking #1,823 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $219,500 (-22.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $878/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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95.1% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Oregon
Lake County, Oregon has a total population of 8,267, making it the 2,631st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $62,787, which ranks #1,823 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Lake County is $219,500, 22.1% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $878 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.3 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
All data for Lake County, Oregon 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.