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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Lake Tahoe

California · 23,609 residents · 10.068 sq mi
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South Lake Tahoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,707. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $152,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,609
+9%since 1990
from 21,586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,345 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+3%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024South Lake Tahoe
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,707
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,452
+47%since 1990
from $12,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $512 in 1990
US average: $602
43.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
56.9% rent
4.4
−2%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(18,530)
Black0.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(3,978)
Asian6.4%(1,375)
Diversity Score55.5%(11,976)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(15,016)
Black0.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(6,294)
Asian5.9%(1,402)
Diversity Score61.1%(14,425)
61
+10%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 23,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Lake Tahoe, California earns about $34,707 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 $152,300, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in South Lake Tahoe, California?

About 18.6% 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 12.5% of people in South Lake Tahoe, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lake Tahoe, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lake Tahoe, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,023 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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