Lake Woods is a CDP located in Kern County California. Lake Woods has a 2024 population of 698. Lake Woods is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 757 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Woods is $51,789 with a poverty rate of 20.28%. The median age in Lake Woods is 51.6 years: 51.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Woods was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 687 | 94.24% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 309 | 2.36 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.32 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 83 | 4.51 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 21 | 4 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.27
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 14.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 16.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 41.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 56 | 10.28% |
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 | 484 | 423 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 10 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $45,975 | $8,839 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,792 | $45,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $9,125 |
$19,792
Average Earnings
$45,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lake Woods residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 134 | 20.68% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 11 | 19.64% |
20.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.5%
Male Poverty Rate
20.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Woods is White, with 20.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Woods is Hispanic, with 19.64% 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 37.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 66.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.83% |
| High School | 4.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $72,937 |
| Households | $53,125 | $51,789 |
| Married Families | $53,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 10.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.6%
Labor Force Participation
25.4%
Employment Rate
34.2%
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
54.87%
Born in Lake Woods
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.49% of Lake Woods residents were born in the United States, with 54.87% having been born in California. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 698 | -15 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 713 | -16 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 729 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 722 | -35 | -4.62% |
| 2020 | 757 | -174 | -18.69% |
| 2019 | 931 | 163 | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 768 | -492 | -39.05% |
| 2017 | 1,260 | 604 | 92.07% |
| 2016 | 656 | -97 | -12.88% |
| 2015 | 753 | 214 | 39.7% |
| 2014 | 539 | 28 | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 511 | -31 | -5.72% |
| 2012 | 542 | -272 | -33.42% |
| 2011 | 814 | -103 | -11.23% |
| 2010 | 917 | 0 | 0% |