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Population Review

Lake Arrowhead, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lake Arrowhead, California is 10,746 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 477th-largest city in California. The median household income is $88,147, the median home value is $545,100, and the median age is 48.4.

10,746

Population

608

People / sq mi

$88,147

Median Income

$545,100

Median Home Value

Lake Arrowhead covers 17.7 sq mi of land at 608 people per square mile.

About Lake Arrowhead, CA

Lake Arrowhead is a city in California with a population of 10,746. It ranks #477 among cities in California by population. The median age is 48.4, older than the national median. The population is 54.6% male and 45.4% female.

The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $88,147, above the US median of $74,580. 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $545,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,739. The homeownership rate of 82.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lake Arrowhead reflects 36.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 38.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White70.6%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.7%

Economy & Income

$88,147

Median Household Income

$52,386

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$545,100

Median Home Value

$1,739

Median Rent

82.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.6%

High School+

36.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

74.1%

Public Transit

20.6%

Work From Home

38.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.3%

Foreign Born

75.0%

Non-English at Home

8.9%

Veterans

12.2%

With Disability

92.6%

Health Insurance

99.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate19.8%
Construction9.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Information6.5%
Public Administration6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Manufacturing4.1%
Retail Trade3.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Arrowhead, California has a population of 10,746 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 477th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Lake Arrowhead, California is $88,147, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Arrowhead, California is $545,100, with median monthly rent at $1,739 and a homeownership rate of 82.8%.

The median age in Lake Arrowhead, California is 48.4 years. The population is 54.6% male and 45.4% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.