Elizabeth Lake, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Elizabeth Lake, California had a total population of 1,840, the 917th largest community in California, with a median household income of $120,078, which is 21% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 9.0% is notably above the national average.
Elizabeth Lake Quick Facts
How Elizabeth Lake Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,744 | 1,840 | No clear change (+5.5%) |
| Median household income | $78,299 | $120,078 | +53.4% |
| Median home value¹ | $346,937 | $411,900 | +18.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,677 | $2,094 | No clear change (+24.8%) |
How Elizabeth Lake Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 69.1%
- Black: 3.4%
- Hispanic: 15.3%
- Asian: 5.4%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.7%
- HS Diploma: 21.8%
- Some College: 37.4%
- Associate's: 7.0%
- Bachelor's: 18.4%
- Graduate+: 8.7%
Elizabeth Lake Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Los Angeles County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | 16.6% | $921,200 |
| Long Beach | 455,548 | $87,430 | 14.8% | $806,600 |
| Santa Clarita | 230,221 | $123,062 | 7.4% | $784,700 |
| Glendale | 190,748 | $88,393 | 12.9% | $1,102,300 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | 15.6% | $446,600 |
| Palmdale | 164,634 | $81,770 | 15.7% | $471,000 |
| Pomona | 147,943 | $79,479 | 14.3% | $593,800 |
| Torrance | 142,130 | $116,217 | 7.8% | $1,074,700 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | 13.3% | $1,093,300 |
| East Los Angeles | 111,647 | $68,741 | 17.3% | $643,100 |
Cities Similar to Elizabeth Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal | 1,800 | N/A | $187,000 | 8.7% | 19.3% |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | 64.7% | 7.4% |
| Centerville (Shasta County) | 1,954 | $122,500 | $595,900 | 43.4% | 4.3% |
| Pine Valley | 1,786 | $132,772 | $627,800 | 27.4% | 2.9% |
| Forest Ranch | 1,915 | $131,650 | $445,800 | 24.8% | 1.5% |
Population Overview
Elizabeth Lake is a small community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 1,840. It ranks as the 917th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Elizabeth Lake is 38.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Elizabeth Lake is $120,078. This is 21% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 49% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $411,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Elizabeth Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.1% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Elizabeth Lake, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Elizabeth Lake, California?
Elizabeth Lake, California has a population of 1,840 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Elizabeth Lake, CA?
The median household income in Elizabeth Lake is $120,078, which is 49% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth Lake, CA?
The poverty rate in Elizabeth Lake is 5.8%. This means approximately 105 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Elizabeth Lake, California?
Elizabeth Lake's population is 69.1% White, 3.4% Black, 15.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Elizabeth Lake, CA?
The median home value in Elizabeth Lake is $411,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Elizabeth Lake, California?
27.1% of adults (25+) in Elizabeth Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.