Demographics & People — Clearlake, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,604 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,649 |
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| Family Households | 3,349 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5069 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,812 |
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| Black or African American | 652 |
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| Asian | 189 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,172 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,868 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,037 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,525 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,395 |
| Irish | 1,946 |
| English | 1,862 |
| German | 1,507 |
| American | 649 |
| Italian | 583 |
| French (except Basque) | 565 |
Language
| English Only | 11,905 |
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| Spanish | 3,476 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,674 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,093 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,221 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clearlake, California.
