Lake Nacimiento is a CDP located in Monterey County California. Lake Nacimiento has a 2024 population of 3,337. Lake Nacimiento is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 10.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,021 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Nacimiento is $96,242 with a poverty rate of 6.27%. The median age in Lake Nacimiento is 39.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Nacimiento was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,614 | 81.56% |
| Other race | 303 | 9.45% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.34% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,305 | 2.46 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 743 | 3.03 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.35 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 117 | 2.67 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 54 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 16.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 11.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 557 | 23.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 751 | 32.03% |
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 | 1,821 | 1,741 | 396 |
| Hispanic | 281 | 220 | 23 |
| Other Race | 160 | 109 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 100 | 5 |
| Black | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,308 | $0 | $80,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,964 | $0 | $122,143 |
| High School Graduate | $75,991 | $76,897 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,829 | $38,026 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,868 | $65,714 | $27,063 |
| Some College | $36,299 | $52,667 | $25,851 |
$51,868
Average Earnings
$65,714
Average Male
$27,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.97% of Lake Nacimiento residents speak only English, while 5.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,359 | 104 | 4.41% |
| Multiple | 173 | 42 | 24.28% |
| Other | 303 | 34 | 11.22% |
| Hispanic | 538 | 21 | 3.9% |
6.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.44%
Male Poverty Rate
8.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Nacimiento is Multiple, with 24.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Nacimiento is Hispanic, with 3.9% 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 10.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.28% |
| High School | 5.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
| Some College | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,250 | $108,548 |
| Households | $78,250 | $96,242 |
| Married Families | $104,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,159 | $61,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
65.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
201
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 9.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
78.32%
Born in Lake Nacimiento
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
97.5% of Lake Nacimiento residents were born in the United States, with 78.32% having been born in California. 0.34% 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 | 3,337 | 66 | 2.02% |
| 2023 | 3,271 | 66 | 2.06% |
| 2022 | 3,205 | 155 | 5.08% |
| 2021 | 3,050 | 29 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 3,021 | 40 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 2,981 | 97 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2,884 | 78 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2,806 | -65 | -2.26% |
| 2016 | 2,871 | -39 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 2,910 | 413 | 16.54% |
| 2014 | 2,497 | 32 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 2,465 | 31 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 2,434 | 37 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 2,397 | -14 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 2,411 | 0 | 0% |