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Lake County, California
Lake County, California. Lake County had 67,772 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). It holds 15 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 06033.
Lake County is the county of the Clearlake, CA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,772
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 68,163 · ACS 2020-2024: 68,152
Median household income
$60,621
±$2,557 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$324,300
±$13,839 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,368
±$81 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Lake County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 68,163 residents in Lake County. The Census Bureau estimates 67,772 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 68,152 over 1,255 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lake County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 68,152 | 39,287,377 | +3,957 |
| Households | 26,940±631 | 13,548,091 | +1,280 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.06 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 34,400±49 | 14,644,735 | −445 |
Lake County's population since 2000
From 58,309 in 2000 to 67,772 in 2025: up 16.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lake County?
Lake County holds 15 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Clearlake with 16,893 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clearlake | 16,685 | $41,867 |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Lake | 6,235 | $84,152 |
| Lakeport | 5,026 | $68,518 |
| North Lakeport | 3,547 | $64,125 |
| Clearlake Riviera | 3,410 | $89,395 |
| Kelseyville | 3,382 | $45,663 |
| Lucerne | 3,266 | $56,625 |
| Nice | 2,929 | $52,014 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,551 | $35,938 |
| CobbGEOID 0614302 | 1,295 | $120,250 |
| Lower LakeGEOID 0644350 | 1,276 | $31,652 |
| Soda BayGEOID 0672478 | 1,163 | $81,806 |
| MiddletownGEOID 0647332 | 1,114 | not published |
| Upper LakeGEOID 0681358 | 1,095 | $110,417 |
| Spring Valley (Lake County)GEOID 0673690 | 964 | $48,679 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake County?
The median resident of Lake County is 44.1 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.6%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.4 | 37.9 | −1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.6% | 40.2% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.0%±0.8 pts | 33.8% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±1.1 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.7%±1.6 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6%±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±1.1 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±1.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±1.5 pts | 37.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Lake County's 26,940 households earn less than $60,621 a year (±$2,557), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $57,892 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,621±$2,557 | $99,122 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,306±$4,288 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,372±$1,814 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±1.6 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3%±4.1 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.3%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±1.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Lake County's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 by its owner (±$13,839). The median renter pays $1,368 a month including utilities, and 53.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $324,300±$13,839 | $734,700 | +$54,286 |
| Median gross rent | $1,368±$81 | $2,036 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.2%±5.6 pts | 46.0% | +7.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,952±$98 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2%±2.4 pts | 55.9% | +5.8 pts |
| Housing units | 34,400±49 | 14,644,735 | −445 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1%±2.1 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.6%±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±1.0 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 many new homes is Lake County building?
Builders took permits for 85 new housing units across Lake County in 2025 (45 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lake County get to work?
70.9% of Lake County's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.1%.
| Measure | Lake County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6%±1.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9%±2.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±2.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3%±2.0 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min±2.3 | 28.7 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 are Lake County's census tracts?
Lake County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,469 (Tract 6.01) to $103,667 (Tract 1).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lake County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 58 |
| Median household income | 54th of 58 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 58 |
| Median age | 14th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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.