Lake California, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake California, California had a total population of 3,808, the 719th largest community in California, with a median household income of $92,051, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Lake California Quick Facts
How Lake California 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 | 3,329 | 3,808 | No clear change (+14.4%) |
| Median household income | $82,535 | $92,051 | No clear change (+11.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $252,172 | $352,800 | +39.9% |
| Median gross rent | $1,665 | $1,606 | No clear change (-3.6%) |
How Lake California 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: 69.5%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 7.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 7.0%
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: 4.2%
- HS Diploma: 25.9%
- Some College: 20.9%
- Associate's: 10.6%
- Bachelor's: 34.4%
- Graduate+: 4.0%
Lake California Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Tehama County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff | 14,549 | $51,529 | 18.8% | $299,900 |
| Corning | 8,155 | $56,627 | 17.9% | $313,100 |
| Los Molinos | 1,604 | $35,000 | 34.4% | $226,300 |
| Rancho Tehama Reserve | 978 | $53,606 | 27.2% | $156,000 |
| Gerber | 885 | $35,353 | 27.8% | $135,500 |
| Proberta | 865 | N/A | 25.7% | $366,100 |
| Manton | 629 | $120,000 | 46.1% | $424,700 |
| Bend | 593 | N/A | 2.5% | $461,500 |
| Tehama | 366 | $70,893 | 2.7% | $318,900 |
| Vina | 243 | $40,811 | 49.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Lake California
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockeford | 3,838 | $100,294 | $515,600 | 20.3% | 6.1% |
| Bishop | 3,778 | $83,686 | $386,400 | 46.3% | 9.9% |
| North Richmond | 3,855 | $100,673 | $623,900 | 19.0% | 4.5% |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | 21.6% | 11.2% |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | $427,800 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
Population Overview
Lake California is a small community located in California, within Tehama County. The total population is 3,808. It ranks as the 719th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake California is 42.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lake California is $92,051. This is 7% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $352,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake California is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.5% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.
Education
38.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 95.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lake California, 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 Lake California, California?
Lake California, California has a population of 3,808 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lake California, CA?
The median household income in Lake California is $92,051, which is 14% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lake California, CA?
The poverty rate in Lake California is 9.7%. This means approximately 370 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lake California, California?
Lake California's population is 69.5% White, 0.0% Black, 7.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lake California, CA?
The median home value in Lake California is $352,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Lake California, California?
38.4% of adults (25+) in Lake California hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.