Census-designated place · California
Lake Los Angeles, California
Lake Los Angeles, census-designated place, in Los Angeles County, California. Lake Los Angeles had 13,051 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,427). GEOID 0639612.
Residents, 2020-2024
13,051
±1,427 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 13,187
Median household income
$61,467
±$5,085 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$322,300
±$21,115 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,530
±$265 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Lake Los Angeles and what county is it in?
Lake Los Angeles is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 9.7 square miles of land, 1,354 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Los Angeles is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Los Angeles, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Los Angeles's population at 13,051 (±1,427). The 2020 Census counted 13,187 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Los Angeles is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,051 ±1,427 | 9,808,667 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,509 ±249 | 3,416,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.71 ±0.26 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,692 ±234 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Los Angeles?
The median resident of Lake Los Angeles is 31.9 years old; 34.7% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.8%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±2.6 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 34.7% ±3.6 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±1.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±4.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 68.1% ±5.2 pts | 48.4% | +11.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.8% ±3.8 pts | 24.7% | −13.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±2.7 pts | 33.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.5% ±6.2 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.9% ±4.6 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9% ±3.9 pts | 36.0% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±3.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Los Angeles earn?
Half of Lake Los Angeles's 3,509 households earn less than $61,467 a year (±$5,085), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $56,465 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,467 ±$5,085 | $90,112 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,888 ±$11,981 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,980 ±$3,283 | $45,792 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9% ±5.6 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±7.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.7% ±6.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±3.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±3.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Los Angeles?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Lake Los Angeles's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $322,300 by its owner (±$21,115). The median renter pays $1,530 a month including utilities, and 68.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $322,300 ±$21,115 | $834,200 | +$100,529 |
| Median gross rent | $1,530 ±$265 | $1,954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.4% ±16.7 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,816 ±$104 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±6.4 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±6.4 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,692 ±234 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 98.6% ±1.0 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Los Angeles work and get to work?
72.4% of Lake Los Angeles's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 43.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.6% ±5.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±6.6 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.7% ±6.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.3 min ±4.7 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Los Angeles?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Los Angeles, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,551 (Tract 9001.03) to $64,207 (Tract 9001.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9001.04Los Angeles County | 6,551 | $64,207 |
| Tract 9001.03Los Angeles County | 6,500 | $56,551 |
| Tract 9001.02Los Angeles County | 594 | $45,789 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Los Angeles) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Los Angeles compare with other places in California?
Lake Los Angeles ranks 874th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 431st | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 688th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 874th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 968th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 888th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 690th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 157th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 832nd | 988 |
| Median age | 927th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 405th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 597th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 45th | 1,069 |
Lake Los Angeles's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Lake Los Angeles with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Los Angeles?
14 of the 57 figures for Lake Los Angeles on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Los Angeles are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.