What is the population of Lakeside, California?

Lakeside has a population of approximately 807 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lakeside, California located?

Lakeside is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.2347°, -119.0829°.

What is the median household income in Lakeside?

The median household income in Lakeside is approximately $55,759 based on the most recent open data.

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Total population

807

Median home value

15.4%

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Median income

$55,759

Lakeside$56k

National$74k

Air quality index

63Moderate

Elevation126 m

Land area18.85 km²

Weather59°F · Mostly Clear

Coordinates35.23°, -119.08°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

126 m

Area

18.85 km²

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Overview

Lakeside sits in California, United States and is identified as a small census-designated community. Around 807 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. Located at 35.235°, -119.083°, Lakeside occupies a warm-temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. Open solar datasets indicate about 2,038 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 80% of daylight hours. The administrative footprint covers a compact 4.7 km². That works out to roughly 172 residents per square kilometre — loosely populated. Its latitude implies a climate characterised by warm summers and cool winters. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.

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History & geography

History

Lakeside was home to the Kumeyaay prior to European contact, who called Lindo Lake "Ha Ptur" or Ha Pchurr (Barona Tribal dictionary), meaning lake or "circular water". Lakeside was founded in 1886 when 6,600 acres of land surrounding the naturally occurring Lindo Lake were purchased by the El Cajon Valley Land Company, who immediately began to promote the new land as a town and built an 80-room Victorian-style inn, the Lakeside Hotel, at a cost of $50,000 (approximately $1,220,000 today). Three years later, in 1889, Lakeside became connected to the railroad system, and small businesses began to spring up, firmly establishing Lakeside as a bustling community. In 1904, John H. Gay bought the Lakeside Hotel and fenced off the park surrounding Lindo Lake, claiming both as part of his estate. He then proceeded to construct an automobile and horse racetrack around the lake, which became famous when Barney Oldfield set a new land speed record when visiting for the track's opening in 1907. The inn and racetrack became a popular gathering place for millionaires and celebrities and consistently drew large crowds by train to watch the races held there, but both were demolished per Gay's wishes at his death in 1920. Lakeside has long held a reputation as a "cowboy town" and "rodeo town," due to the rural setting, the prevalence of ranches and the abundant horse ownership in the area, as well as hosting an permanent rodeo facility, the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. The venue is staffed and maintained by the El Capitan Stadium Association, an all-volunteer group who aims to assist and support the youth of Lakeside by donating all proceeds from facility rentals to local sports and service, as well as education grants. Notable rodeos include the PRCA-sanctioned Lakeside Rodeo, part of…

Geography

Lakeside is in the western foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, Lakeside has a total area of . of it is land and of it (4.75%) is water.

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