Lucerne Valley, CA is a small town with a population of just under 6,000 people and an area of 110 square miles. It is located in the High Desert region of Southern California and is known for its rural atmosphere, scenic views, and clear air. Lucerne Valley offers many opportunities for outdoor activities year-round such as camping, rock climbing, ATV trails, hiking, biking, bird watching and more. Local businesses include The Junction which serves local favorites such as burgers and BBQ ribs; High Desert Feed & Pet Supply for pet needs; Lucerne Valley Hardware for building supplies; Lucerne Valley Market for groceries; and Quik Stop Gas & Mart as a convenient stop off the highway. Other organizations in the area are dedicated to preserving the natural environment like Friends of the Mojave National Preserve or helping those in need with programs like High Desert Community Foundation. Local sports teams include the Lucerne Valley Cowboys youth football team and 4H clubs with competitive events like roping and rodeo.
The population in Lucerne Valley is 5,998. There are 57 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lucerne Valley is 40.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lucerne Valley is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lucerne Valley
- 49.0% are married
- 23.6% are divorced
- 22.3% are married with children
- 16.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lucerne Valley
- 70.3% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 3.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander