Lake Arrowhead, CA Demographics

A map of Lake Arrowhead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,794	8,476	63.9%	68.3%
Hispanic	2,811	3,022	26.4%	24.4%
Multiracial	412	467	3.9%	3.8%
Asian	322	181	3.0%	1.5%
Black	161	112	1.5%	0.9%
Native American/Other	139	143	1.3%	1.2%

Lake Arrowhead, California has an estimated population of 10,639, a large decrease from the 12,401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% White, 26.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Arrowhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Arrowhead has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Arrowhead, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Arrowhead is ranked the 485th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Arrowhead was ranked the 447th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Arrowhead's White Population

6,794 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 63.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Arrowhead is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lake Arrowhead ranks 605th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's White population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has decreased from 68.3% to 63.9%.

Lake Arrowhead is more White than neighboring Crestline (62.7% White), Highland (24.2% White), San Bernardino (11.9% White), and Muscoy (8.2% White). Lake Arrowhead is less White than neighboring Running Springs (68.1% White).

Lake Arrowhead's Black Population

161 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Arrowhead is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lake Arrowhead ranks 771st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's Black population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Black residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Lake Arrowhead is more Black than neighboring Running Springs (0% Black). Lake Arrowhead is less Black than neighboring Crestline (2.6% Black), Highland (5.5% Black), San Bernardino (10.6% Black), and Muscoy (2% Black).

Lake Arrowhead's Asian Population

322 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Arrowhead is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lake Arrowhead ranks 989th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 77.9%. Asian residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.0%.

Lake Arrowhead is more Asian than neighboring Running Springs (2.4% Asian), and Crestline (1.1% Asian). Lake Arrowhead is less Asian than neighboring Highland (8.7% Asian), San Bernardino (3.6% Asian), and Muscoy (3.3% Asian).

Lake Arrowhead's Hispanic Population

2,811 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 26.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Arrowhead is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Arrowhead ranks 769th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has increased from 24.4% to 26.4%.

Lake Arrowhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Running Springs (23.1% Hispanic). Lake Arrowhead is less Hispanic than neighboring Crestline (28.1% Hispanic), Highland (57.2% Hispanic), San Bernardino (70.2% Hispanic), and Muscoy (85% Hispanic).

Lake Arrowhead's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Arrowhead is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Arrowhead ranks 871st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Lake Arrowhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Running Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), Highland (1.2% Native American/Other), San Bernardino (1.1% Native American/Other), and Muscoy (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Arrowhead's Multiracial Population

412 residents of Lake Arrowhead, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Arrowhead is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Arrowhead ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arrowhead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Arrowhead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Lake Arrowhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland (3.1% Multiracial), San Bernardino (2.6% Multiracial), and Muscoy (1.2% Multiracial). Lake Arrowhead is less Multiracial than neighboring Running Springs (6% Multiracial), and Crestline (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.