Lake Los Angeles, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lake Los Angeles, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake Los Angeles, California had a total population of 13,051, the 431st largest community in California, with a median household income of $61,467, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 8.7% is notably above the national average.

Lake Los Angeles Quick Facts

Population 13,051

Median Household Income $61,467

Median Home Value $322,300

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment Rate 8.7%

Median Age 31.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

High School Graduation Rate 72.9%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 13,051 431st of 1,570

Median Income $61,467 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.9% 52% higher than national

Median Home Value $322,300 bottom 30%

How Lake Los Angeles Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,479	13,051	-3.2%
Median household income	$60,999	$61,467	+0.8%
Median home value	$284,800	$322,300	+13.2%

How Lake Los Angeles Compares

Median Household Income

Lake Los Angeles

$61,467

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lake Los Angeles

$322,300

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 34.9%

$100K+ 26.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

1.7%

$45K-$50K

6.7%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

50.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%

Renter 28.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,530/mo 29.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.7%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

20.7%

75+

3.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lake Los Angeles Rankings in California

#431 Population of 1,570

#1082 Median Income of 1,375

#1147 Education of 1,570

#1103 Home Value of 1,376

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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 Lake Los Angeles

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Fortuna	12,326	$62,289	$379,700	24.8%	18.2%
Marysville	12,726	$56,430	$292,300	15.7%	24.5%
King City	13,604	$66,761	$449,900	11.4%	22.9%
Susanville	14,177	$61,641	$235,500	11.4%	17.6%
Avenal	13,608	$54,741	$228,900	2.8%	19.1%

Population Overview

Lake Los Angeles is a small city located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 13,051. It ranks as the 431st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Los Angeles is 31.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, Lake Los Angeles has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Los Angeles is $61,467. This is 38% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $322,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake Los Angeles is Hispanic or Latino, making up 68.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.1% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 72.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, California?

Lake Los Angeles, California has a population of 13,051 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Los Angeles, CA?

The median household income in Lake Los Angeles is $61,467, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Los Angeles, CA?

The poverty rate in Lake Los Angeles is 18.9%. This means approximately 2,440 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Los Angeles, California?

Lake Los Angeles's population is 19.9% White, 5.7% Black, 68.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lake Los Angeles, CA?

The median home value in Lake Los Angeles is $322,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x.

How educated is Lake Los Angeles, California?

13.9% of adults (25+) in Lake Los Angeles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.