City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Lamont, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lamont - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

13,481
Residents
$34,436
Median income
$210,700
Median home
$1,483
Median rent (state)

Lamont - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lamont lands in the 4th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

4th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
59th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lamont, CA

Lamont is a small town in California, home to 13,481 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Lamont brings in $34,436 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 34.1%. Typical homes in Lamont are valued around $210,700, and the median resident age is 31.0 years. 3.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 53.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 4 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, California scores 110.7 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,483 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

13,481 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$34,436 /yr

Poverty 34.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Lamont compare to other US cities?

Lamont measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 4% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 59% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lamont against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Lamont's strongest outlier among California cities

Among the 1,450 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Lamont ranks #65 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lamont only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,312 of 1,338
2nd percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#1,201 of 1,458
13th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#1,242 of 1,343
8th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#65 of 1,450
96th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,370 of 1,458
6th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

4thIncome percentile

4th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lamont's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$210,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lamont $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lamont, CA Lamont, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lamont, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lamont, CA median $34,436/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lamont, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lamont, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 3.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 34.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
13,481
Median Income
$34,436
Median Home Value
$210,700
Median Age
31.0
Poverty Rate
34.1%
Labor force participation
53.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.4%
Carpool
13.8%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
4.2%

Based on 5,093 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lamont sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,483/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Lake Los Angeles
13,479 people
King City
13,512 people
Avenal
13,441 people
Bonita
13,336 people
North Fair Oaks
13,327 people
Oak Park
13,656 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lamont's 13,481 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Los Alamos, NM
13,471 people
Hazel Crest, IL
13,493 people
Weddington, NC
13,468 people
Troy, MO
13,467 people
Asbury Lake, FL
13,465 people
Auburn, IN
13,464 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lamont's $34,436 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Huntington, AR
$34,444 median income
Irwinton, GA
$34,444 median income
Olla, LA
$34,444 median income
Winnsboro Mills, SC
$34,426 median income
Webster, IA
$34,423 median income
Winslow West, AZ
$34,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lamont, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lamont, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.7% 25.3% 25.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 94.0% White 44.7% Black or African American 2.0% Asian 1.4% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 25.3% Two or more races 25.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lamont compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lamont (this city) 13,481 $34,436
Lake Los Angeles 13,479 $60,999
King City 13,512 $63,090
Avenal 13,441 $52,986
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lamont, CA?

What is the population of Lamont, CA? +

Lamont, CA has a population of 13,481 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lamont, CA? +

Lamont households earn a median of $34,436 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lamont? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lamont; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Lamont, CA? +

Homes in Lamont carry a median value of $210,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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