Lakehead is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Lakehead has a 2024 population of 587. Lakehead is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually but its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 615 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakehead is $70,333 with a poverty rate of 21.97%. The median age in Lakehead is 61.7 years: 64 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakehead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 85.06% |
| Asian | 53 | 9.31% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 4.39% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 258 | 2.21 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 130 | 2.56 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.21 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 28 | 3.11 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 18 | 2.78 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 16.11% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 13.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 10.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.15% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 31.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 141 | 26.11% |
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 | 418 | 331 | 39 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 82.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,929 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,190 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,452 | $38,438 | $0 |
| Some College | $37,159 | $52,885 | $30,350 |
$23,452
Average Earnings
$38,438
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.28% of Lakehead residents speak only English, while 10.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 111 | 25.23% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 14 | 29.17% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.55%
Male Poverty Rate
25.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakehead is Hispanic, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakehead is White, with 25.23% 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 3.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.92% |
| Some College | 19.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 6.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,483 | $50,569 |
| Households | $62,683 | $70,333 |
| Married Families | $62,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,000 | $107,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 8.79% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
87.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
63.27%
Born in Lakehead
96.13%
Native Born
3.87%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
96.13% of Lakehead residents were born in the United States, with 63.27% having been born in California. 0.53% 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 | 587 | 9 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 578 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 569 | -58 | -9.25% |
| 2021 | 627 | 12 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 615 | -55 | -8.21% |
| 2019 | 670 | 53 | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 617 | 21 | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 596 | -31 | -4.94% |
| 2016 | 627 | -46 | -6.84% |
| 2015 | 673 | 180 | 36.51% |
| 2014 | 493 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 497 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 493 | 146 | 42.07% |
| 2011 | 347 | -114 | -24.73% |
| 2010 | 461 | 0 | 0% |