Population 8,267 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake County
Household size in Lake County
| Period | Lake County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Lake County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.18, even as the national average fell. Lake County has smaller households than the great majority of Oregon counties.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Lake County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 46.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake County: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of Oregon's 36 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Lake County is about as common as it is nationally: 32.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Oregon overall (36.7%). Among homeowners, 50.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lake County: 18.1% 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. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lake County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $645 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $682 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $945 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$299 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lake County pays $945 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $299 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lake County: 21.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake County is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 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 | 2.26 | 45.7 | 6.1% | 32.7% | 18.1% | 1971 | $945 | 21.9% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 34.1% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,492 | 31.7% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Josephine County | 2.41 | 47.9 | 11.5% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,264 | 19.6% | 90.3% | 7.0% |
| Twin Falls County | 2.72 | 36.7 | 13.3% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,204 | 23.3% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Cassia County | 3.12 | 33.6 | 12.6% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 1974 | $1,090 | 20.5% | 84.3% | 2.1% |
| Bear Lake County | 3.02 | 41.1 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 31.6% | 1971 | $841 | 22.1% | 92.9% | 2.9% |
| Sioux County | 2.39 | 40.5 | 3.3% | 40.4% | 27.8% | 1958 | $759 | 22.2% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Brown County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 6.4% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 1959 | $888 | 23.9% | 92.5% | 1.6% |
| Rock County | 2.25 | 48.4 | 3.0% | 30.7% | 27.4% | 1968 | $648 | 27.4% | 92.1% | 1.0% |
| Holt County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 7.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 1965 | $757 | 29.6% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Cedar County | 2.38 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 20.4% | 12.1% | 1963 | $710 | 23.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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