Lake San Marcos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,996
Population
2,922/sq mi density
$100,676
Median Income
$57,383 per capita
$859,600
Home Value
$943,389 Zillow
$2,615
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,676 median income, 3.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$859,600 home value, $2,615/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,996
Census 2023
Population Density
2,922
per square mile
Land Area
1.8
square miles (4.7 km²)
Median Age
60.1 yrs
54% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
68.7%
Black
1%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 17.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
70.7%
Spanish
11.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.6%
Veterans
8.1%
35% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.7%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.3%
15% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,996 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,922 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 60.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
Language
| English Only | 70.7% |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 92.7% |
| Uninsured | 7.3% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |