According to the state department of Finance, Lake County’s population dipped slightly in 2022. TheLakeCountyNews reports the county’s population dropped from 67,421 to 66,800. Clearlake’s population declined by 1.1%, while Lakeport saw a 0.8% decrease. In Lake County, housing units increased by two-tenths of a percent and Clearlake saw an increase of just one unit, or 0%, Lakeport units increased by just 3 tenths of a percent.