Lake Mathews is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Lake Mathews has a 2024 population of 6,595. Lake Mathews is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually but its population has decreased by -10.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Mathews is $125,323 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Lake Mathews is 37.6 years: 40.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Mathews was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,889 | 59.89% |
| Other race | 1,379 | 21.23% |
| Asian | 614 | 9.45% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 4.93% |
| Two or more races | 292 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,715 | 3.77 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 1,113 | 3.97 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Male | 276 | 4.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.06 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 109 | 5.24 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 763 | 18.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 345 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,088 | 26.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 1,018 | 24.68% |
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 | 2,277 | 2,182 | 642 |
| Hispanic | 1,237 | 918 | 79 |
| Other Race | 779 | 525 | 57 |
| Asian | 300 | 300 | 278 |
| Black | 182 | 179 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 111 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,875 | $74,471 | $82,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,583 | $243,472 | $104,741 |
| High School Graduate | $50,430 | $51,685 | $47,727 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,962 | $32,340 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,110 | $51,985 | $53,000 |
| Some College | $46,804 | $57,500 | $35,521 |
$52,110
Average Earnings
$51,985
Average Male
$53,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.54% of Lake Mathews residents speak only English, while 34.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,402 | 308 | 12.82% |
| White | 2,987 | 266 | 8.91% |
| Other | 1,379 | 200 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 614 | 68 | 11.07% |
| Black | 320 | 12 | 3.75% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Mathews is Other, with 14.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Mathews is Black, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.84% |
| High School | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.02% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,067 | $122,975 |
| Households | $102,537 | $125,323 |
| Married Families | $109,012 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,221 | $58,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
205
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 4.82% |
| Black | 52 | 25.12% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
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
57.44%
Born in Lake Mathews
82.83%
Native Born
17.17%
Foreign Born
10.01%
Non Citizen
7.16%
Naturalized
82.83% of Lake Mathews residents were born in the United States, with 57.44% having been born in California. 10.01% 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 | 6,595 | 51 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 6,544 | 50 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 6,494 | -961 | -12.89% |
| 2021 | 7,455 | 66 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 7,389 | 597 | 8.79% |
| 2019 | 6,792 | -56 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 6,848 | 446 | 6.97% |
| 2017 | 6,402 | 446 | 7.49% |
| 2016 | 5,956 | 445 | 8.07% |
| 2015 | 5,511 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 5,518 | 459 | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 5,059 | -165 | -3.16% |
| 2012 | 5,224 | -427 | -7.56% |
| 2011 | 5,651 | -239 | -4.06% |
| 2010 | 5,890 | 0 | 0% |