Lucerne is a CDP located in Lake County California. Lucerne has a 2024 population of 3,088. Lucerne is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 15.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,674 in 2020.
The average household income in Lucerne is $52,888 with a poverty rate of 17.54%. The median age in Lucerne is 40.7 years: 39.1 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lucerne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,283 | 72.34% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 10.42% |
| Other race | 253 | 8.02% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 5.2% |
| Native American | 117 | 3.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,371 | 2.3 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Non Family | 732 | 1.31 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 343 | 3.58 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 246 | 3.33 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 50 | 2.82 | 58 | 42 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 7.83% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 1.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 912 | 43.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 687 | 32.41% |
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 | 1,521 | 1,349 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 329 | 306 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 279 | 7 |
| Other Race | 191 | 173 | 0 |
| Black | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 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 white people with a rate of 9.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,660 | $0 | $38,939 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,789 | $28,789 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,699 | $27,024 | $44,079 |
| Some College | $42,664 | $23,177 | $53,375 |
$38,699
Average Earnings
$27,024
Average Male
$44,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.01% of Lucerne residents speak only English, while 5.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,208 | 319 | 14.45% |
| Native | 117 | 90 | 76.92% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 50 | 11.16% |
| Black | 164 | 41 | 25% |
| Other | 253 | 37 | 14.62% |
| Multiple | 329 | 31 | 9.42% |
17.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.97%
Male Poverty Rate
18.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucerne is Native, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucerne is Multiple, with 9.42% 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 14.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.97% |
| Some College | 15.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 59.49% |
| Female Employed | 5.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,221 | $62,008 |
| Households | $47,460 | $52,888 |
| Married Families | $57,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,694 | $38,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
304
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 8% |
| Other Race | 95 | 44.81% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 24.8% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 13.99% |
| Black | 19 | 18.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
70.22%
Born in Lucerne
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
97.18% of Lucerne residents were born in the United States, with 70.22% having been born in California. 0.7% 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 | 3,088 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,086 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,085 | 81 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 3,004 | 330 | 12.34% |
| 2020 | 2,674 | -222 | -7.67% |
| 2019 | 2,896 | -60 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 2,956 | -188 | -5.98% |
| 2017 | 3,144 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 3,163 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,162 | -156 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 3,318 | 201 | 6.45% |
| 2013 | 3,117 | 87 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 3,030 | 537 | 21.54% |
| 2011 | 2,493 | -574 | -18.72% |
| 2010 | 3,067 | 0 | 0% |