Lake County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,738
Per Capita Income
$34,768
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
21.0%
Gini Index
0.487
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.7%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K19.1%
$75K–$100K10.8%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+7.9%
The median household income in Lake County, CA is $58,738 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,768. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.487 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).