South Lake Tahoe, CA Demographics

Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode

What is the population of South Lake Tahoe?

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There are 21,346 residents in South Lake Tahoe, with a median age of 38.9. Of this, 50.48% are males and 49.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.69% of the resident pool in South Lake Tahoe, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.09%. Additionally, 10.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 18,461 people in South Lake Tahoe currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 21,346 -0.0%
Male Population 10,775 -2.9%
Female Population 10,571 3.0%
Male population 50.48%
Female population 49.52%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 38.9 -0.3%
Citizen US Born 16,370 -1.1%
Citizen not US Born 2,794 -1.0%
Not Citizen 2,182 10.6%
Citizen US Born 76.69%
Citizen not US Born 13.09%
Not Citizen 10.22%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 104 -1.9%
Moved from Same County 1,262 0.8%
Moved from Same State 1,090 11.9%
Moved from Different State 337 -26.3%
Same House as Last Year 18,461 0.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 5.94%
Moved from Same State 5.13%
Moved from Different State 1.59%
Same House as Last Year 86.86%

What are the employment statistics in South Lake Tahoe?

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White-collar workers make up 80.72% of the working population in South Lake Tahoe, while blue-collar employees account for 19.28%. There are also 1,577 entrepreneurs in South Lake Tahoe (13.08% of the workforce); 8,488 workers employed in private companies (70.42%); and 1,146 people working in governmental institutions (9.51%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 9,729 -1.0%
Blue Collar 2,324 -5.0%
White Collar 80.72%
Blue Collar 19.28%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,577 1.9%
Private Companies 8,488 -4.6%
Governmental Workers 1,146 1.6%
Not for Profit Companies 842 19.9%
Self Employees 13.08%
Private Companies 70.42%
Governmental Workers 9.51%
Not for Profit Companies 6.99%

How many households are there in South Lake Tahoe?

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There are a total of 9,125 households in South Lake Tahoe, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.05% of these South Lake Tahoe households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.95%. Additionally, 23.65% of households have children and 76.35% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Households 9,125 0.5%
Average People Per Household 2 -0.4%
Family Households 4,932 1.4%
Non-family Households 4,193 -0.5%
Family Households 54.05%
Non-family Households 45.95%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 2,158 -1.5%
Households without Children 6,967 1.1%
Households with Children 23.65%
Households without Children 76.35%

What are the median and average incomes in South Lake Tahoe?

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The average annual household income in South Lake Tahoe is $106,983, while the median household income sits at $67,686 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,373, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,046. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,151 and $49,195, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $106,983 15.8%
Median Household Income $67,686 16.8%
People below Poverty Level 2,816 4.7%
People above Poverty Level 18,229 -0.4%

How many homeowners and renters are there in South Lake Tahoe?

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There are 16,275 housing units in South Lake Tahoe, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 9,125 occupied housing units in South Lake Tahoe, 43.98% are owner-occupied, while 56.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $549,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,428 per month in South Lake Tahoe.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 16,275 -0.7%
Median Year Built 1972 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 352 47.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 639 -9.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2,548 3.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3,768 -9.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4,856 0.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,632 -7.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,254 3.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 596 -2.0%
Built between 2010 and 2019 608 42.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 22 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 9,125 0.5%
Owner Occupied 4,013 -0.2%
Renter Occupied 5,112 1.1%
Owner Occupied 43.98%
Renter Occupied 56.02%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 2,544 -3.6%
Without Mortgage 1,469 6.1%
Median Value with Mortgage $549,900 26.3%
Median Value without Mortgage $608,300 28.4%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,428 13.2%
With Mortgage 63.39%
Without Mortgage 36.61%

What is the level of education in South Lake Tahoe?

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Approximately 32.26% of the population in South Lake Tahoe holds a high school degree (that's 5,790 residents), while 26.57% have attained a college certificate (5,653 locals) and 20.6% have a bachelor's degree (3,697 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 836 -16.8%
Some High School 5,790 1.4%
Some College 5,653 -3.3%
Associate Degree 1,566 11.1%
Bachelor's Degree 3,697 8.8%
Graduate Degree 1,290 13.4%
No High School 4.66%
Some High School 32.26%
Some College 26.57%
Associate Degree 8.73%
Bachelor's Degree 20.6%
Graduate Degree 7.19%

What is the marital status of South Lake Tahoe residents?

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A total of 7,860 people in South Lake Tahoe have never been married (which represents 42.5% of the total population), while 7,806 of them are wedded (42.21%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 315 (1.7%) and 2,164 (11.7%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 7,860 1.2%
Married 7,806 -0.7%
Separated 315 -11.8%
Widowed 665 8.0%
Divorced 2,164 -4.7%
Never Married 42.5%
Married 42.21%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 3.6%
Divorced 11.7%

What are the most common means of transportation in South Lake Tahoe?

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The top three means of transportation people in South Lake Tahoe use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 8,416 residents commute by car, 867 prefer going to work by walking and 437 by bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 8,416 -7.7%
Bus or TrolleyBus 270 -26.6%
Bicycle 437 35.3%
Motorcycle 34 N/A
TaxiCab 51 292.3%
Walk 867 8.8%

What is the median and average household income in South Lake Tahoe by zipcode?

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ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
96150 29,457 12,442 $76,980.00 $119,533.00

Methodology & Disclaimers


Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.

Zip codes included in this demographic data: 96150 96155