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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Lake Tahoe

California · 21,586 residents · 10.068 sq mi
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South Lake Tahoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,596. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $114,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,586
−9%vs 2000
vs 23,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,144 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,596
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,707 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,580
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,452 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$114,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $152,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$512
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $642 in 2000
US average: $450
37.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.1% in 2000
62.5% rent
4.5
+2%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(15,016)
Black0.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(6,294)
Asian5.9%(1,402)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(14,425)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(18,530)
Black0.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(3,978)
Asian6.4%(1,375)
Other7.1%(1,535)
Diversity Score55.5%(11,976)
55
−9%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lake Tahoe, California?

South Lake Tahoe, California has about 21,586 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Lake Tahoe, California?

The typical household in South Lake Tahoe, California earns about $25,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lake Tahoe, California expensive?

In South Lake Tahoe, California, the median home is worth about $114,700, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in South Lake Tahoe, California?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Lake Tahoe, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lake Tahoe, California?

About 12.8% of people in South Lake Tahoe, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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