Explore Clearlake local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Lake County.
At a glance: Clearlake is an incorporated city in Lake County. Population: 16,642 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 7,109 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Clearlake is an incorporated city in Lake County, established in 1980. Austin Park and Redbud Park give residents lakefront recreation. Austin Park is a 20-acre park owned and maintained by the city. Austin Park includes a beach, playgrounds, walking trails and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. Clearlake’s council has five directly elected members with staggered terms. The city council appoints the city manager and city attorney. The council selects a mayor and vice mayor from its members each December. Regular council meetings are on the first and third Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Austin Park is a 20-acre park owned and maintained by the city. Austin Park includes a beach, playgrounds, walking trails and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.
Clearlake’s council has five directly elected members with staggered terms. The city council appoints the city manager and city attorney. The council selects a mayor and vice mayor from its members each December. Regular council meetings are on the first and third Thursdays at 6 p.m.
7,109 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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