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 $117,030 with a poverty rate of 9.37%. The median age in Lake Elsinore is 33.4 years: 32.7 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Elsinore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,732 | 42.97% |
| Other race | 16,450 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 14,200 | 19.86% |
| Asian | 4,918 | 6.88% |
| Black or African American | 4,216 | 5.9% |
| Native American | 865 | 1.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.19% |
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 | 20,416 | 3.5 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 12,075 | 4.03 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 3,866 | 1.38 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 3,237 | 4.07 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 1,238 | 3.5 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.89
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,538 | 7.83% |
| Associates Degree | 4,418 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,426 | 16.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,989 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 11,897 | 26.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,198 | 9.29% |
| Some College | 10,745 | 23.77% |
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 | 21,549 | 15,354 | 2,805 |
| White | 15,360 | 14,479 | 3,996 |
| Other Race | 10,781 | 6,963 | 823 |
| 2+ Races | 7,258 | 5,813 | 1,623 |
| Asian | 3,789 | 3,339 | 1,962 |
| Black | 2,816 | 2,710 | 1,085 |
| Native American | 615 | 491 | 19 |
| Islander | 113 | 113 | 28 |
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 51.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,116 | $95,000 | $52,621 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,778 | $146,375 | $77,396 |
| High School Graduate | $43,806 | $50,781 | $36,174 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,875 | $37,297 | $25,300 |
| Overall | $50,837 | $62,240 | $40,231 |
| Some College | $52,854 | $71,900 | $39,864 |
$50,837
Average Earnings
$62,240
Average Male
$40,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.89% of Lake Elsinore residents speak only English, while 42.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37,682 | 4,123 | 10.94% |
| Other | 16,412 | 1,728 | 10.53% |
| Multiple | 14,200 | 1,627 | 11.46% |
| White | 21,684 | 1,392 | 6.42% |
| Asian | 4,918 | 424 | 8.62% |
| Black | 4,216 | 408 | 9.68% |
| Native | 865 | 42 | 4.86% |
9.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.93%
Male Poverty Rate
10.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Elsinore is Multiple, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Elsinore is Native, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.36% |
| Male Employed | 3.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,788 | $122,268 |
| Households | $96,527 | $117,030 |
| Married Families | $113,036 | $132,997 |
| Non Families | $60,069 | $77,254 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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
2,947
Number of Veterans
2,503
Male Veterans
444
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,223 |
| First Gulf War | 961 |
| Vietnam | 724 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 994 |
| 65 to 74 | 655 |
| 18 to 34 | 511 |
| 55 to 64 | 448 |
| 75+ | 339 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,530 | 6.87% |
| Hispanic | 705 | 2.75% |
| 2+ Races | 461 | 5.21% |
| Black | 372 | 11.71% |
| Other Race | 289 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 266 | 6.48% |
| Islander | 29 | 23.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
62.7%
Born in Lake Elsinore
78.95%
Native Born
21.05%
Foreign Born
8.76%
Non Citizen
12.29%
Naturalized
78.95% of Lake Elsinore residents were born in the United States, with 62.7% having been born in California. 8.76% 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% |