Lemoore, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lemoore, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,912 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2135.8 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.97% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.3 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,895 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lemoore grew by 15.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,912 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lemoore is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.6% of residents. That is 4.9 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,565 26.6% +4.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,996 23.9% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,516 16.8% -3.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,025 9.7% -5.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.2% of the people living in Lemoore and men 52.8%.
- Women 47.2% California 49.9%
- Men 52.8% California 50.1%
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Economy
Lemoore has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,115 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.13% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lemoore is about 19% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $230,708 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,477 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lemoore is about 13.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,477 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lemoore spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.2 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,671 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,440 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,190 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lemoore is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 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
Lemoore has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Lemoore has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lemoore | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lemoore, California.
How many people live in Lemoore, California?
About 20,912 people live in Lemoore, California, in 6,895 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 32.3, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Lemoore, California?
Averaged over its land area, Lemoore, California has 2,136 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Lemoore, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($230,708 against $80,115), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,477 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Lemoore, California?
Unemployment in Lemoore, California is 12.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Lemoore, California have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in Lemoore, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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