Lake California is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Lake California has a 2024 population of 3,736. Lake California is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 14.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,276 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake California is $91,111 with a poverty rate of 13.82%. The median age in Lake California is 38.8 years: 39.5 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake California was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,258 | 89.53% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 9.15% |
| Other race | 48 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,325 | 2.74 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 834 | 3.08 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 380 | 1.51 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 57 | 4.88 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Male | 54 | 4.06 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 5.65% |
| Associates Degree | 392 | 15.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 591 | 22.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 3.72% |
| High School Graduate | 614 | 23.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 688 | 26.63% |
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 | 2,081 | 1,988 | 661 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 255 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 237 | 138 | 14 |
| Other Race | 48 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,304 | $81,413 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,490 | $69,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,710 | $50,717 | $45,046 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,375 | $62,235 | $46,790 |
| Some College | $52,196 | $52,089 | $53,333 |
$54,375
Average Earnings
$62,235
Average Male
$46,790
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of Lake California residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,994 | 371 | 12.39% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 63 | 20.93% |
| Multiple | 333 | 58 | 17.42% |
| Other | 48 | 28 | 58.33% |
13.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.98%
Male Poverty Rate
5.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake California is Other, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake California is White, with 12.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.75% |
| High School | 14.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.79% |
| Some College | 7.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.18% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,465 | $102,056 |
| Households | $93,750 | $91,111 |
| Married Families | $100,630 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,090 | $50,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
67.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 29.54% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
73.21%
Born in Lake California
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
98.74% of Lake California residents were born in the United States, with 73.21% having been born in California. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,736 | 48 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 3,688 | 49 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 3,639 | -29 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 3,668 | 392 | 11.97% |
| 2020 | 3,276 | -53 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 3,329 | 48 | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 3,281 | 393 | 13.61% |
| 2017 | 2,888 | 92 | 3.29% |
| 2016 | 2,796 | -183 | -6.14% |
| 2015 | 2,979 | 128 | 4.49% |
| 2014 | 2,851 | 289 | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 2,562 | -512 | -16.66% |
| 2012 | 3,074 | 219 | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 2,855 | -199 | -6.52% |
| 2010 | 3,054 | 0 | 0% |