Population 7,380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake County
Household size in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lake County has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Colorado. Household size has edged down from 2.59 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lake County is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Lake County than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake County
Renters in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lake County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lake County: 22.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 11.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Lake County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $838 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $949 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,015 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lake County pays $1,254 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $416 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake County
Bachelor's degrees in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +27.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lake County: 49.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 27.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake County is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. The share with a diploma has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake County has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 1965 | $1,254 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Pitkin County | 1.86 | 47.8 | 4.0% | 37.2% | 23.5% | 1986 | $1,864 | 61.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Park County | 2.06 | 50.0 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 1993 | $2,269 | 43.4% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| Elbert County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1997 | $1,953 | 36.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Lincoln County | 2.31 | 44.2 | 7.3% | 28.3% | 15.3% | 1963 | $1,129 | 32.3% | 89.0% | 1.2% |
| Kit Carson County | 2.39 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 27.4% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,129 | 21.1% | 91.1% | 2.8% |
| Sherman County | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 34.5% | 19.1% | 1963 | $977 | 21.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Emery County | 2.91 | 37.3 | 9.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1979 | $730 | 18.9% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| Thomas County | 2.49 | 35.5 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 1966 | $773 | 38.0% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Sanpete County | 3.09 | 33.4 | 8.3% | 25.7% | 13.1% | 1980 | $980 | 23.7% | 92.1% | 4.9% |
| Sheridan County | 2.44 | 42.0 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 1968 | $715 | 24.9% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Perry County, MS · Lincoln County, GA · Lincoln County, ID · Lincoln County, KS · Lincoln County, MN · Lincoln County, NV · Lincoln County, WA · Linn County, KS · Linn County, MO · Lipscomb County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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