Lake of the Pines, CA Demographics

A map of Lake of the Pines's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,579	3,575	83.8%	83.1%
Hispanic	617	387	11.3%	9.0%
Multiracial	166	221	3.0%	5.1%
Asian	64	60	1.2%	1.4%
Native American/Other	35	46	0.6%	1.1%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.3%

Lake of the Pines, California has an estimated population of 5,461, a large increase from the 4,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake of the Pines, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake of the Pines has become less 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 of the Pines, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake of the Pines is ranked the 641st 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 of the Pines was ranked the 695th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake of the Pines's White Population

4,579 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake of the Pines is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lake of the Pines ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's White population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has increased from 83.1% to 83.8%.

Lake of the Pines is more White than neighboring Meadow Vista (79.8% White), North Auburn (61.6% White), Colfax (79.5% White), and Auburn (75.8% White). Lake of the Pines is less White than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (85.2% White).

Lake of the Pines's Black Population

0 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake of the Pines is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lake of the Pines ranks 1231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake of the Pines is less Black than neighboring North Auburn (0.9% Black), and Auburn (0.6% Black).

Lake of the Pines's Asian Population

64 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake of the Pines is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lake of the Pines ranks 1006th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Lake of the Pines is more Asian than neighboring Meadow Vista (1.1% Asian). Lake of the Pines is less Asian than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (1.6% Asian), North Auburn (2.8% Asian), Colfax (1.5% Asian), and Auburn (2% Asian).

Lake of the Pines's Hispanic Population

617 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake of the Pines is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lake of the Pines ranks 1310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has increased from 9.0% to 11.3%.

Lake of the Pines is more Hispanic than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (7.6% Hispanic), and Colfax (10.1% Hispanic). Lake of the Pines is less Hispanic than neighboring North Auburn (27.1% Hispanic), and Auburn (11.6% Hispanic).

Lake of the Pines's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake of the Pines is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake of the Pines ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Lake of the Pines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colfax (0% Native American/Other). Lake of the Pines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadow Vista (3.9% Native American/Other), Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (2.2% Native American/Other), and North Auburn (1.6% Native American/Other).

Lake of the Pines's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Lake of the Pines, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake of the Pines is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lake of the Pines ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake of the Pines's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake of the Pines's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.0%.

Lake of the Pines is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadow Vista (3.9% Multiracial), Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (3.3% Multiracial), North Auburn (6% Multiracial), Colfax (8.9% Multiracial), and Auburn (9.4% 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.