Lake Isabella is a CDP located in Kern County California. Lake Isabella has a 2024 population of 3,522. Lake Isabella is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,621 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Isabella is $34,792 with a poverty rate of 38.55%. The median age in Lake Isabella is 36.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Isabella was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,755 | 75.4% |
| Other race | 469 | 12.84% |
| Two or more races | 277 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 81 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,577 | 2.32 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 731 | 1.17 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 377 | 4.12 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 368 | 2.62 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 101 | 2.81 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 3.83% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 3.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 4.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,196 | 50.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 712 | 29.93% |
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 | 1,764 | 1,626 | 140 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 322 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 159 | 19 |
| Other Race | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| Native American | 62 | 51 | 10 |
| Asian | 57 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,957 | $32,052 | $20,144 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,292 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,027 | $31,744 | $25,788 |
| Some College | $26,672 | $0 | $26,107 |
$27,027
Average Earnings
$31,744
Average Male
$25,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.86% of Lake Isabella residents speak only English, while 10.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,467 | 684 | 27.73% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 520 | 68.6% |
| Other | 469 | 431 | 91.9% |
| Multiple | 277 | 162 | 58.48% |
| Native | 81 | 41 | 50.62% |
38.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.67%
Male Poverty Rate
39.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Isabella is Other, with 91.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Isabella is White, with 27.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.48% |
| High School | 32.19% |
| Some College | 26.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.21% |
| Female Employed | 13.66% |
| Male Employed | 10.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $27,433 | $38,109 |
| Households | $26,763 | $34,792 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,048 | $28,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
92
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 5.62% |
| Black | 15 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.4%
Labor Force Participation
30.4%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
81.66%
Born in Lake Isabella
93.71%
Native Born
6.29%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
93.71% of Lake Isabella residents were born in the United States, with 81.66% having been born in California. 4.43% 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 | 3,522 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 3,518 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 3,514 | -39 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 3,553 | -68 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 3,621 | 126 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 3,495 | 41 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 3,454 | -833 | -19.43% |
| 2017 | 4,287 | 681 | 18.89% |
| 2016 | 3,606 | 640 | 21.58% |
| 2015 | 2,966 | -127 | -4.11% |
| 2014 | 3,093 | 384 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 2,709 | -72 | -2.59% |
| 2012 | 2,781 | -179 | -6.05% |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -506 | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 3,466 | 0 | 0% |