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 $90,085 with a poverty rate of 11.96%. The median age in Lake California is 42.2 years: 40.6 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake California was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,945 | 77.4% |
| Two or more races | 455 | 11.96% |
| Other race | 405 | 10.64% |
| 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 | 1,416 | 2.68 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 890 | 3.07 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.49 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 64 | 3.39 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 64 | 4 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 4.11% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 13.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 873 | 32.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 586 | 21.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 617 | 22.83% |
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 | 2,006 | 1,909 | 677 |
| 2+ Races | 317 | 317 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 298 | 259 | 146 |
| Other Race | 211 | 158 | 146 |
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 other race people with a rate of 69.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,313 | $86,830 | $48,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,477 | $80,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,838 | $0 | $42,316 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,417 | $83,434 | $46,667 |
| Some College | $50,432 | $51,744 | $46,188 |
$56,417
Average Earnings
$83,434
Average Male
$46,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Lake California residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,777 | 323 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 65 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 455 | 53 | 11.65% |
| Other | 405 | 34 | 8.4% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.96%
Male Poverty Rate
4.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake California is Hispanic, with 18.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake California is Other, with 8.4% 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 12.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.69% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 6.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.01% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,656 | $106,475 |
| Households | $95,278 | $90,085 |
| Married Families | $104,085 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,722 | $40,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
65.3%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 18.46% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
70.67%
Born in Lake California
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.84% of Lake California residents were born in the United States, with 70.67% 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% |