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Demographics

Upper Lake first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.

! 2010

! 2020

|-

! White (non-Hispanic)

| 78.26%

| 71.48%

| 57.35%

|-

! Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

| 14.86%

| 23.0%

| 31.05%

|-

! Two or more races (non-Hispanic)

| 2.22%

| 2.47%

| 7.4%

|-

! Native American (non-Hispanic)

| 3.34%

| 1.71%

| 3.2%

|-

! Other (non-Hispanic)

| 0.51%

| 0.0%

| 0.73%

|-

! Black or African American (non-Hispanic)

| 0.81%

| 0.67%

| 0.27%

|-

! Asian (non-Hispanic)

| 0.0%

| 0.67%

| 0.0%

|-

! Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic)

| 0.0%

| 0.0%

| 0.0%

|}

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Upper Lake had a population of 1,095. The population density was . The racial makeup of Upper Lake was 64.4% White, 0.3% African American, 5.1% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 14.5% from other races, and 15.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.1% of the population.

The census reported that 99.5% of the population lived in households and 0.5% were institutionalized. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. Charles M. Hammond planted a vineyard in the late 19th century which was still thriving in 1914.

Viticulture and winemaking activities were wiped out by Prohibition and the Depression when vineyards were abandoned or replanted with orchards, most notably walnuts, which remain a key crop in the area. Wine grapes were replanted starting in the 1970s during the California viticulture boom, and by 2022 there were about of wine grape cultivation and the Upper Lake Valley appellation was established.

Canning

The early economy of Upper Lake comprised canning beans, growing alfalfa and raising cattle. The name "Blue Lake" green bean was developed near the shores of the Blue Lakes of Lake County, near Upper Lake. Both these canneries were bought out in 1927 and were then renamed the "Lake County Cannery". The Lake County Cannery continued in operation until 1968.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Upper Lake is in , and in .

In the United States House of Representatives, Upper Lake is in .

Education

One of the first schools in Lake County was located in Upper Lake. The first teacher was J.W. Mackall, a former cashier at Farmers' Savings Bank.

References

  • Information webpage on Upper Lake, California