Lake Mathews, California
Lake Mathews | |
|---|---|
 View of Lake Mathews community, Lake Mathews reservoir, and San Gabriel Mountains | |
 Location of Lake Mathews in Riverside County, California. | |
  Lake Mathews Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 33°49′30″N 117°22′06″W / 33.82500°N 117.36833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.927 sq mi (41.252 km2) |
| • Land | 15.927 sq mi (41.252 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,972 |
| • Density | 374.9/sq mi (144.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583051 |
Lake Mathews is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California.[2] Lake Mathews sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet (541 m).[2] The 2020 United States census reported Lake Mathews's population was 5,972.[4]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 15.9 square miles (41.3 km2), all of it land. Woodcrest and the Lake Mathews reservoir are located to the north, and Mead Valley is located to the east. It is situated on the north end of the Temescal Mountains.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,890 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,972 | 1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1860–1870[6][7] 1880-1890[8] 1900[9] 1910[10] 1920[11] 1930[12] 1940[13] 1950[14] 1960[15][16] 1970[17] 1980[18] 1990[19] 2000[20] 2010[21] | |||
Lake Mathews first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[21]
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[22] | Pop 2020[23] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 3,469 | 2,858 | 58.90% | 47.86% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 241 | 188 | 4.09% | 3.15% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 34 | 33 | 0.58% | 0.55% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 187 | 257 | 3.17% | 4.30% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 8 | 0.05% | 0.13% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 9 | 20 | 0.15% | 0.33% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 139 | 214 | 2.36% | 3.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,808 | 2,394 | 30.70% | 40.09% |
| Total | 5,890 | 5,972 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Lake Mathews had a population of 5,972. The population density was 375.0 inhabitants per square mile (144.8/km2).[24][25]
The median age was 41.6 years. The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% aged 18 to 24, 23.9% aged 25 to 44, 27.7% aged 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.9 males age 18 and over.[25]
The census reported that 99.9% of the population lived in households, 6 people (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. 37.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 62.3% lived in rural areas.[25][26]
There were 1,880 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.3% were married-couple households, 4.1% were cohabiting-couple households, 15.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17. There were 1,498 families (79.7% of all households).[25]
There were 1,955 housing units, of which 1,880 (96.2%) were occupied and 3.8% were vacant. Of occupied units, 85.1% were owner-occupied and 14.9% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%.[25]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,274 | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 259 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1,176 | 19.7% |
| Two or more races | 950 | 15.9% |
Demographic estimates
[edit]In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 21.0% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 63.7% spoke only English at home, 34.5% spoke Spanish, 0.6% spoke other Indo-European languages, 1.0% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 0.2% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 79.8% were high school graduates and 24.6% had a bachelor's degree.[27]
Income and poverty
[edit]The median household income in 2023 was $102,700, and the per capita income was $34,329. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line.[28]
Education
[edit]It is divided between Val Verde Unified School District, Riverside Unified School District, and Corona-Norco Unified School District.[29]
References
[edit]- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Mathews, California
- ↑ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Lake Mathews CDP, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 2, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 11, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake Mathews CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake Mathews CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Lake Mathews CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Lake Mathews CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Riverside County, CA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/6). Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
