Lake Elsinore is a city located in Riverside County California. Lake Elsinore has a 2024 population of 73,849. Lake Elsinore is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has increased by 4.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70,563 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Elsinore is $111,044 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Lake Elsinore is 32.5 years: 31.8 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Elsinore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,931 | 47.05% |
| Other race | 16,233 | 23.19% |
| Two or more races | 10,755 | 15.37% |
| Asian | 4,710 | 6.73% |
| Black or African American | 4,520 | 6.46% |
| Native American | 688 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 156 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,004 | 3.5 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 11,684 | 4.01 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 3,977 | 1.33 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 3,102 | 4.23 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 1,241 | 3.81 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,152 | 7.27% |
| Associates Degree | 4,470 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,733 | 15.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,989 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 11,383 | 26.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,061 | 9.37% |
| Some College | 10,550 | 24.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,190 | 14,441 | 2,397 |
| White | 15,132 | 14,257 | 3,880 |
| Other Race | 10,210 | 6,586 | 683 |
| 2+ Races | 5,161 | 4,325 | 1,143 |
| Asian | 3,557 | 3,110 | 1,871 |
| Black | 3,007 | 2,942 | 975 |
| Native American | 538 | 412 | 22 |
| Islander | 132 | 132 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,864 | $79,117 | $58,506 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,926 | $102,708 | $69,903 |
| High School Graduate | $40,747 | $47,123 | $32,366 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,159 | $34,480 | $25,958 |
| Overall | $47,387 | $59,271 | $37,340 |
| Some College | $48,957 | $65,397 | $34,415 |
$47,387
Average Earnings
$59,271
Average Male
$37,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.69% of Lake Elsinore residents speak only English, while 43.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36,487 | 4,670 | 12.8% |
| Other | 16,195 | 2,168 | 13.39% |
| Multiple | 10,755 | 1,343 | 12.49% |
| White | 21,665 | 1,340 | 6.19% |
| Black | 4,520 | 576 | 12.74% |
| Asian | 4,710 | 314 | 6.67% |
| Native | 688 | 32 | 4.65% |
10.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.55%
Male Poverty Rate
12.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Elsinore is Other, with 13.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Elsinore is Native, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.77% |
| Some College | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.99% |
| Female Employed | 4.66% |
| Male Employed | 3.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,168 | $111,758 |
| Households | $89,788 | $111,044 |
| Married Families | $107,035 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,610 | $92,997 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,908
Number of Veterans
2,473
Male Veterans
435
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,240 |
| First Gulf War | 985 |
| Vietnam | 610 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,049 |
| 65 to 74 | 603 |
| 18 to 34 | 580 |
| 55 to 64 | 408 |
| 75+ | 268 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,555 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 3.08% |
| 2+ Races | 438 | 6.89% |
| Black | 429 | 11.84% |
| Other Race | 284 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 182 | 4.71% |
| Islander | 20 | 14.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
63.04%
Born in Lake Elsinore
78.09%
Native Born
21.91%
Foreign Born
9.05%
Non Citizen
12.86%
Naturalized
78.09% of Lake Elsinore residents were born in the United States, with 63.04% having been born in California. 9.05% 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 | 77,958 | 822 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 77,136 | 822 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 76,314 | 821 | 1.09% |
| 2026 | 75,493 | 822 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 74,671 | 822 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 73,849 | 821 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 73,028 | 245 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 72,783 | 589 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 72,194 | 1,631 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 70,563 | 5,699 | 8.79% |
| 2019 | 64,864 | 450 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 64,414 | 881 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 63,533 | 1,143 | 1.83% |
| 2016 | 62,390 | 1,515 | 2.49% |
| 2015 | 60,875 | 1,802 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 59,073 | 1,586 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 57,487 | 1,678 | 3.01% |
| 2012 | 55,809 | 1,385 | 2.54% |
| 2011 | 54,424 | 834 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 53,590 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,928 | 10,643 | 58.21% |
| 1990 | 18,285 | 12,303 | 205.67% |
| 1980 | 5,982 | 2,452 | 69.46% |
| 1970 | 3,530 | 1,098 | 45.15% |
| 1960 | 2,432 | 364 | 17.6% |
| 1950 | 2,068 | 516 | 33.25% |
| 1940 | 1,552 | 202 | 14.96% |
| 1930 | 1,350 | 717 | 113.27% |
| 1920 | 633 | 145 | 29.71% |
| 1910 | 488 | 209 | 74.91% |
| 1900 | 279 | -77,679 | -99.64% |