Lake Almanor West, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 463, Lake Almanor West's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lake Almanor West is a small community located in California, within Plumas County. The total population is 463. It ranks as the 1235th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Almanor West is 70.0 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 25.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Almanor West is $184,286. This is 86% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 128% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake Almanor West, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $696,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Almanor West has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.1% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

61.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% higher 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 98.1%. Notably, 33.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Almanor West, 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.