Lake Elsinore, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,289 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1614.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.04% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,805 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lake Elsinore grew by 36.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 69,447 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake Elsinore has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,098 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.70% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake Elsinore is about 4% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $482,830 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,829 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lake Elsinore is about 22.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,829 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake Elsinore spend about 67 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 280 hours, about 11.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 280 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,681 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 39,281 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,845 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lake Elsinore is 34 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lake Elsinore has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.50 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake Elsinore has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Elsinore, California.
What is the population of Lake Elsinore, California?
The population of Lake Elsinore, California is 70,289, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lake Elsinore, California?
The population density of Lake Elsinore, California is 1614.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lake Elsinore, California?
The median household income in Lake Elsinore, California is $93,098, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lake Elsinore, California?
The median home price in Lake Elsinore, California is $482,830, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Elsinore, California?
The unemployment rate in Lake Elsinore, California is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.