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Tahoma

California · 1,034 residents · 2.594 sq mi
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Tahoma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $569,700. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $569,700, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,034
+6%since 2019
from 974 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
399 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 375 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+33%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6237789331K1K201020202024Tahoma
2024873
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,222
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,592 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,188
+4%since 2019
from $36,812 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $498,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,288 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
36.7% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+12%since 2019
from 7.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(29)
Other9.4%(92)
Diversity Score27.9%(272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(892)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(54)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other9.3%(97)
Diversity Score33.7%(348)
Diversity Score
34
+21%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
Female
46.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tahoma, California?

Tahoma, California has about 1,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tahoma, California?

The typical household in Tahoma, California earns about $72,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tahoma, California expensive?

In Tahoma, California, the median home is worth about $569,700, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Tahoma, California?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tahoma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tahoma, California?

About 16.2% of people in Tahoma, California live below the federal poverty line.

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