Clearlake is a city located in Lake County California. Clearlake has a 2024 population of 16,409. Clearlake is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,697 in 2020.
The average household income in Clearlake is $54,088 with a poverty rate of 24.66%. The median age in Clearlake is 38.6 years: 38.6 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clearlake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,254 | 61.73% |
| Other race | 2,743 | 16.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,132 | 12.83% |
| Black or African American | 718 | 4.32% |
| Native American | 621 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,847 | 2.8 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 2,380 | 1.35 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 1,790 | 3.34 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 1,118 | 3.98 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 559 | 4.92 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,583 | 13.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 632 | 5.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 251 | 2.22% |
| High School Graduate | 3,905 | 34.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 766 | 6.77% |
| Some College | 2,982 | 26.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,125 | 6,287 | 560 |
| Hispanic | 2,747 | 1,623 | 179 |
| Other Race | 1,521 | 714 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 1,173 | 858 | 67 |
| Black | 465 | 358 | 8 |
| Native American | 432 | 321 | 54 |
| Asian | 110 | 92 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,829 | $22,364 | $40,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $17,978 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,291 | $29,560 | $22,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,578 | $30,179 | $32,965 |
| Overall | $28,781 | $29,042 | $28,445 |
| Some College | $29,960 | $29,788 | $30,481 |
$28,781
Average Earnings
$29,042
Average Male
$28,445
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.94% of Clearlake residents speak only English, while 22.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,254 | 2,511 | 27.13% |
| Hispanic | 4,886 | 817 | 16.72% |
| Other | 2,600 | 490 | 18.85% |
| Black | 710 | 387 | 54.51% |
| Multiple | 2,124 | 352 | 16.57% |
| Native | 621 | 88 | 14.17% |
| Asian | 144 | 29 | 20.14% |
24.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.03%
Male Poverty Rate
27.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clearlake is Black, with 54.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clearlake is Native, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.54% |
| Some College | 21.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.11% |
| Female Employed | 13.4% |
| Male Employed | 8.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,756 | $63,981 |
| Households | $41,047 | $54,088 |
| Married Families | $59,355 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,189 | $35,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,093
Number of Veterans
1,016
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 562 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 423 |
| 75+ | 279 |
| 35 to 54 | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 921 | 11.4% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 1.39% |
| Black | 42 | 8.3% |
| Other Race | 27 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 16 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
16.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.89%
Born in Clearlake
89.28%
Native Born
10.72%
Foreign Born
7%
Non Citizen
3.71%
Naturalized
89.28% of Clearlake residents were born in the United States, with 69.89% having been born in California. 7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,049 | -72 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 16,121 | -72 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 16,193 | -72 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 16,265 | -72 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 16,337 | -72 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 16,409 | -72 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 16,481 | -108 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 16,589 | -184 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 16,773 | 76 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 16,697 | 1,498 | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 15,199 | -107 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 15,306 | -117 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 15,423 | -133 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 15,556 | 501 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 15,055 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 15,043 | 23 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 15,020 | -52 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 15,072 | -90 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 15,162 | -111 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 15,273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,142 | 1,338 | 11.34% |
| 1990 | 11,804 | -4,245 | -26.45% |