Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest: A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
About
Lake Forest is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,264 and a population density of 1,730 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 85,329 inhabitants.
The city was created 163 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Lake Forest
| Population : | 85,329 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Postal code : | 60045 |
| Area : | 44.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 486 feet / 148 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 17:04:29 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,910 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Forest is located at 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W (33.6469700, -117.6892200). It has 2 neighbors: Highland Park and Lake Bluff.
Lake Forest map
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- Official Website
Official website of Lake Forest
Lake Forest has 2 neighbours.
- Highland Park city in Lake County, Illinois, United States
- Lake Bluff village in Illinois
Demographics
The population of Lake Forest increased by 9.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 77,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 78,299 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 78,727 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 79,112 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 79,678 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81,964 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 83,019 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 83,878 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 85,381 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 85,531 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 85,329 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Lake Forest
1 Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel
23192 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
23131 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Quality Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum
23702 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Staybridge Suites Irvine East/Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel
2 Orchard Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Extended Stay America - Orange County - Lake Forest
20251 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lake Forest
1 Lake Forest City Hall
100 Civic Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Lake Forest Performing Arts Center/City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Lake Forest Community Center
100 Civic Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Lake Forest City Clerk
25550 Commercentre Dr # 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lake Forest (56)
People born in Lake Forest, including swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder Matt Grevers, politician Pete Wilson, hungarian ice hockey player Roger Holéczy, .
List
- Sylvia Shaw Judson (American artist) she was born in 30/06/1897
- Michael Glasder (American ski jumper) he was born in 27/03/1989
- Karl Patterson Schmidt (American herpetologist) he was born in 19/06/1890
- William Proxmire (American politician (1915-2005)) he was born in 11/11/1915
- McKey Sullivan (American model) she was born in 09/09/1988
- Charlie Houchin (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion) he was born in 03/11/1987
- Charles F. Knight (American businessman) he was born in 20/01/1936
- Brooke Wyckoff (American basketball player) she was born in 30/03/1980
- Gabe Carimi (American football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 13/06/1988
- Joe Hickerson (folklorist, songleader, librarian) he was born in 20/10/1935
- Tyler Smith (American basketball player (1980-)) he was born in 07/01/1980
- Craig Spitzer (American basketball player) he was born in 18/12/1945
- Prince Rostislav Romanov (born 1985) he was born in 21/05/1985
- A. B. Dick (American businessman) he was born in 16/04/1856
- Ben Croft (American racquetball player) he was born in 11/02/1985
- Catherine Warren (American model) she was born in 12/02/1984
- George Bolan (American football player (1897-1940)) he was born in 30/04/1897
- Glenn Gissler (American interior designer) he was born in 01/01/1957
Schools in Lake Forest
College & universities near Lake Forest, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262086 | Brandman University | Irvine (CA) | 92618 |
Stations (48)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Forest, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRV | Irvine Transportation Center | 15215 Barranca Parkway | RAIL |
| SNC | San Juan Capistrano | 26701 Verdugo Street | RAIL |
| SNA | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard | RAIL |
| ANA | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | 2150 East Katella Avenue | RAIL |
| SNP | San Clemente Pier station | Avenida del Mar and Avenida Victoria | RAIL |
Post offices near Lake Forest
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Tor Post Office | Lake Forest (CA) | 92630 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lake Forest , Illinois city in Lake County, Illinois, United States with a population of 19,379 people.
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 353,676 | The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area. |
| Santa Ana | 331,301 | The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. |
| Irvine | 283,700 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Huntington Beach | 198,246 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Garden Grove | 171,366 | The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Fullerton | 139,921 | The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Orange | 138,192 | The sixth most populous city in California. |
| Costa Mesa | 112,366 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Mission Viejo | 94,242 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Westminster | 89,740 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Newport Beach | 86,834 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Buena Park | 81,269 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Tustin | 79,815 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Yorba Linda | 68,027 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,569 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| San Clemente | 64,551 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Forest distances to largest California cities
