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Pine Mountain Lake, CA
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California.
Population
2,498
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
132
ZIP codes
0
Pine Mountain Lake and its ZIP codes
Pine Mountain Lake at a glance
- Pine Mountain Lake is 48% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,387, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,500 (42% below California) and median rent is $1,406 a month.
Local data for Pine Mountain Lake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine Mountain Lake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,387
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$426,500
Median rent
$1,406/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
62.8
Average commute
42.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (636), German Americans (524), Italian Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuolumne County. PPP loans are for Pine Mountain Lake.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,585
18,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$445M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
Pine Mountain Lake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 42.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Mountain Lake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
36
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine Mountain Lake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Pine Mountain Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 9.6 |
| Tuolumne CityCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Buck MeadowsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Greeley HillCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 23.9 |
| SoulsbyvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| CoultervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| East SonoraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Mono VistaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Phoenix LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| Twain HarteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| SonoraCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Mi-Wuk VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Chinese CampCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Sierra VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Mountain Lake, CA in?
- Pine Mountain Lake is in Tuolumne County, California.
- What is the population of Pine Mountain Lake, CA?
- About 2,498 people live in Pine Mountain Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Mountain Lake?
- Nearby places include Groveland (3.4 mi), Tuolumne City (7.3 mi), Buck Meadows (7.4 mi), Greeley Hill (8.8 mi), Soulsbyville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023