Lucerne, CA Demographics

A map of Lucerne's Population by Race

Lucerne, California has an estimated population of 3,435, an increase from the 3,266 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.6% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lucerne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lucerne is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Lucerne, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lucerne is ranked the 752nd 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). Lucerne was ranked the 773rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lucerne's White Population

2,356 residents of Lucerne, or 68.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lucerne is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lucerne ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Lucerne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 68.6%.

Lucerne is more White than neighboring Nice (62.2% White), Kelseyville (35% White), and Clearlake Riviera (63.9% White). Lucerne is less White than neighboring Soda Bay (69.1% White), and Clearlake Oaks (71.9% White).

Lucerne's Black Population

114 residents of Lucerne, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lucerne is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lucerne ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's Black population has grown by an estimated 256.3%. Black residents' share of Lucerne's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Lucerne is more Black than neighboring Soda Bay (0.1% Black), Nice (0.4% Black), Kelseyville (1% Black), Clearlake Oaks (1.1% Black), and Clearlake Riviera (0% Black).

Lucerne's Asian Population

0 residents of Lucerne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lucerne is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lucerne ranks 888th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lucerne's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Lucerne is less Asian than neighboring Soda Bay (1.9% Asian), Nice (3.7% Asian), Clearlake Oaks (1% Asian), and Clearlake Riviera (0.5% Asian).

Lucerne's Hispanic Population

575 residents of Lucerne, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lucerne is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lucerne ranks 926th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lucerne's population has decreased from 18.2% to 16.7%.

Lucerne is more Hispanic than neighboring Soda Bay (15.3% Hispanic), and Clearlake Oaks (15.1% Hispanic). Lucerne is less Hispanic than neighboring Nice (26.6% Hispanic), Kelseyville (63.5% Hispanic), and Clearlake Riviera (28.2% Hispanic).

Lucerne's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Lucerne, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lucerne is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lucerne ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 87.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lucerne's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.7%.

Lucerne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nice (0% Native American/Other), Kelseyville (0.2% Native American/Other), Clearlake Oaks (2.1% Native American/Other), and Clearlake Riviera (0.9% Native American/Other). Lucerne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Soda Bay (9.1% Native American/Other).

Lucerne's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Lucerne, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lucerne is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lucerne ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lucerne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lucerne's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.6%.

Lucerne is more Multiracial than neighboring Soda Bay (4.5% Multiracial), and Kelseyville (0.3% Multiracial). Lucerne is less Multiracial than neighboring Nice (7% Multiracial), Clearlake Oaks (8.8% Multiracial), and Clearlake Riviera (6.5% 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.