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Sunnyside-Tahoe City

California · 1,557 residents · 3.481 sq mi
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Sunnyside-Tahoe City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,761. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $627,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,557
−12%since 2000
from 1,761 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+15%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sunnyside-Tahoe City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,761
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,060
+11%since 2000
from $33,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$627,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,732
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
63.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
63.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
+50%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,626)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(64)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,431)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(84)
Asian1%(15)
Other2.1%(32)
Diversity Score20.1%(313)
Diversity Score
20
+58%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has about 1,557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

The typical household in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California earns about $70,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California expensive?

In Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California, the median home is worth about $627,200, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 7.5% of people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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