Clearlake, California

Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, United States.[3] Clearlake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northwest of Lower Lake,[5] at an elevation of 1417 feet (432 m).[3] As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 15,250, up from 13,142 in 2000. It takes its name from Clear Lake.

For the California city formerly named Clearlake, see Angels Camp, California.

Clearlake, California
City
Redbud Park
Motto(s): 
"On the shores of beautiful Clear Lake"
Location of Clearlake in Lake County, California.
Coordinates: 38°57′30″N 122°37′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLake
Incorporated (city)November 14, 1980[1]
Named forClear Lake
Area
 • Total10.58 sq mi (27.40 km2)
 • Land10.13 sq mi (26.24 km2)
 • Water0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)  4.27%
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total15,250
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
15,267
 • Density1,507.26/sq mi (581.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95422
Area code707
FIPS code06-13945
GNIS feature IDs1657240, 2409479
WebsiteCity Website

History

The Clearlake post office opened in 1923, "Konocti" then Clearlake Highlands until incorporation in 1981 when the official name became City of Clearlake.

The first inhabitants of Clearlake were the Pomo Indians who gave the name to many of the areas features including Mount Konocti. Beginning in 1821, enslavement and mistreatment by Spanish soldiers and missionaries, Mexican land barons, European settlers, and gold diggers, combined with a lack of natural immunity to European diseases, resulted in a massive wave of deaths. The result of this was massive amounts of land freed up for the white settlers who arrived during the gold rush.[6]

Geography

Clearlake is located at 38°57'30" North, 122°37'35" West.[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27 km2), of which, 10.1 square miles (26 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it is water. The total area is 4.27% water.

Climate

Clearlake has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa) according to the Köppen climate classification system.

Climate data for Clearlake, California (1981–2010 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 76
(24)		 81
(27)		 84
(29)		 94
(34)		 101
(38)		 114
(46)		 113
(45)		 112
(44)		 111
(44)		 104
(40)		 92
(33)		 78
(26)		 114
(46)
Average high °F (°C) 55
(13)		 58
(14)		 62
(17)		 67
(19)		 75
(24)		 84
(29)		 92
(33)		 90
(32)		 85
(29)		 75
(24)		 62
(17)		 55
(13)		 72
(22)
Average low °F (°C) 32
(0)		 34
(1)		 36
(2)		 39
(4)		 45
(7)		 51
(11)		 55
(13)		 53
(12)		 49
(9)		 42
(6)		 35
(2)		 32
(0)		 42
(6)
Record low °F (°C) 8
(−13)		 16
(−9)		 17
(−8)		 23
(−5)		 28
(−2)		 34
(1)		 39
(4)		 40
(4)		 30
(−1)		 21
(−6)		 19
(−7)		 6
(−14)		 6
(−14)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 6.45
(164)		 5.91
(150)		 4.53
(115)		 1.73
(44)		 1.13
(29)		 .22
(5.6)		 .02
(0.51)		 .10
(2.5)		 .43
(11)		 1.44
(37)		 3.51
(89)		 5.95
(151)		 31.42
(798.61)
Source: [7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
199011,804—
200013,14211.3%
201015,25016.0%
2019 (est.)15,267[4]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010

At the 2010 census Clearlake had a population of 15,250. The population density was 1,441.3 people per square mile (556.5/km2). The racial makeup of Clearlake was 11,262 (73.8%) White, 614 (4.0%) African American, 400 (2.6%) Native American, 161 (1.1%) Asian, 27 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,805 (11.8%) from other races, and 981 (6.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,248 persons (21.3%).[9]

The census reported that 14,790 people (97.0% of the population) lived in households, 366 (2.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 94 (0.6%) were institutionalized.

There were 5,970 households, 1,859 (31.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,957 (32.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,013 (17.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 448 (7.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 650 (10.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 71 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,898 households (31.8%) were one person and 739 (12.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48. There were 3,418 families (57.3% of households); the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 3,656 people (24.0%) under the age of 18, 1,528 people (10.0%) aged 18 to 24, 3,384 people (22.2%) aged 25 to 44, 4,389 people (28.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,293 people (15.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

There were 8,035 housing units at an average density of 759.4 per square mile (293.2/km2), of which 3,190 (39.7) were owner-occupied, 2,780 (34.6%) were occupied by renters and 2065 (25.7%) were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.1%. 7,595 people (49.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 7,195 people (47.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 13,142 people in 5,532 households, including 3,313 families, in the city. The population density was 1,290.9 people per square mile (498.4/km2). There were 7,605 housing units at an average density of 747.0 per square mile (288.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.4% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 2.7% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. 11.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10] There were 5,532 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 32.9% of households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,863, and the median family income was $25,504. Males had a median income of $24,694 versus $18,207 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,538. 28.6% of the population and 23.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 39.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government

In the state legislature, Clearlake is in the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire,[11] and in the 4th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.[12]

Federally, Clearlake is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat John Garamendi.[13]

Infrastructure

According to a 2012 road report, ~44% of the city's roads are unpaved,[14] including dozens of miles of urban residential streets.

Notable people

See also

References
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  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  3. "Clearlake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  5. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 39. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  6. "About Lake County: History and Heritage". Lake County Visitor Center. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  7. "CLEARLAKE 4 SE, CALIFORNIA – Climate Summary". www.wrcc.dri.edu.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Clearlake city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. "Senators". State of California. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  12. "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  13. "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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