Lake County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lake County, Oregon, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lake County, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lake County, Oregon. The estimated population of Lake County, Oregon is 8,119 people, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look at the total population in Lake County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,119
+2.82%
+4.00%
2020
7,896
+0.75%
-
2019
7,837
 -0.08% -
2018
7,843
+0.46%
-
2017
7,807
 - -

Population of Lake County, Oregon by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.4%
85.2%
 -3.29%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Native
2.2%
1.9%
 +15.79%
Hispanic
9.2%
7.9%
 +16.46%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
3.8%
 +21.05%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lake County, Oregon by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 -1.68% 46.7 -3.51% 46.5 -0.21%
2020 47.5 -2.26% 48.4 -0.62% 46.6 -3.92%
2019 48.6 -1.02% 48.7 +1.04% 48.5 -2.61%
2018 49.1 +0.61% 48.2 0% 49.8 +0.4%
2017 48.8 - 48.2 - 49.6 -

The median age of Lake County, Oregon gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 458 -0.93% 413 -9.61% 438 373
10 to 19 340 +26.07% 380 +8.03% 433 408
20 to 29 462 -3% 326 -0.03% 448 325
30 to 39 478 +9.91% 385 -7.17% 525 349
40 to 49 503 +6.79% 335 +53.21% 536 540
50 to 59 592 +8.24% 630 -25.02% 641 485
60 to 69 697 -11.65% 625 +1.12% 618 628
70+ 635 +15.7% 548 +14.69% 739 633

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lake County, Oregon is $50,685.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lake County.

  • Under 25
    $44,340.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,013.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,111.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lake County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lake County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lake County, Oregon is currently $62,360.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.49% of households in Lake County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lake County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lake County is $27,093.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lake County by the total population of Lake County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lake County, Oregon, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lake County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lake County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lake County over the age of 16 is 6,762.

Of those people, a total of 49.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lake County is 46.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 295 34.20% 5.90%
20 to 24 years 393 70.20% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 380 59.50% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 526 65.60% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 878 71.50% 13.10%
45 to 54 years 1,017 60.50% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 655 56.20% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 574 61.80% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,259 25.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 785 11.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lake County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,017 50.30% 6.40%
Black or African American 13 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 158 48.70% 18.20%
Asian 57 77.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 71 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 446 39.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 542 43.70% 16.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,683 50.60% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lake County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lake County is 3,117, with median earnings of $37,674.00.

Women in Lake County, Oregon earning approximately 63.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,117 $37,674.00
Male 1,748 $45,191.00
Female 1,369 $28,897.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 672 $44,769.00
Business and Financial 21 $47,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $56,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $82,125.00
Community and Social Service 45 $45,156.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $45,962.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $25,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 86 $102,885.00
Healthcare Support 159 $22,994.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $44,500.00
Law Enforcement 68 $89,348.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $14,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $13,500.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $14,583.00
Sales 210 $35,114.00
Office and Administrative Support 336 $36,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 116 $22,885.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $42,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $50,000.00
Production 200 $28,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 227 $45,361.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 416 $62,885.00 256 $37,188.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 11 $48,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $57,125.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $81,313.00 31 $83,239.00
Community and Social Service 23 $58,083.00 22 $38,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $46,190.00 88 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $104,519.00 65 $79,464.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 138 $22,558.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $44,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $89,457.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $25,430.00 180 $9,951.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $14,813.00 37 $4,350.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 8 $0.00
Sales 91 $39,917.00 119 $25,739.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $29,500.00 286 $37,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $26,042.00 35 $7,188.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $42,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $55,521.00 5 $0.00
Production 176 $21,563.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $45,938.00 24 $23,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,427 households in Lake County, with an average household size of 2.21 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,140 families in Lake County with an average family size of 2.78 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,631 162 347 1,287
Average Household Size 2.8 2.74 3.1 1.16
Total Families 1,631 162 347 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.43 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 2,140 families in Lake County, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lake County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,231 housing units in Lake County, Oregon.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,427 81.00%
Vacant 804 19.00%

24.01% of the total 4,231 housing units in Lake County are rental units. This is approximately 1,016 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,131 are occupied by the owner - or 50.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lake County is $770.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lake County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    280
  • Less than $500
    144
  • $500 to $999
    687
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    165
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    20
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lake County is $160,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lake County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    185
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    391
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    403
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    449
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    292
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    68
  • $1,000,000 or more
    60

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lake County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lake County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    480
  • 1940 to 1949
    348
  • 1950 to 1959
    589
  • 1960 to 1969
    427
  • 1970 to 1979
    580
  • 1980 to 1989
    546
  • 1990 to 1999
    645
  • 2000 to 2009
    452
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lake County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    263
  • 1 vehicle available
    916
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,071
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,177

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lake County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lake County that commute to work in a particular way.

14.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lake County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    657
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,018
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    236
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    187
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    48
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    32
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    26
  • 90 or more minutes
    145

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lake County, Oregon in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Lake County, Oregon

We have data for 9 places in Lake County, Oregon. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.