South Lake Tahoe, CA

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2022 Population
21,346
0.0421% 1-year decline
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Laphonza Butler
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
38.9
0.256% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
13.3%
4.56% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$67,686
16.7% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$571,700
27.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
12,053
1.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, South Lake Tahoe, CA had a population of 21.3k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $67,686. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Lake Tahoe, CA declined from 21,355 to 21,346, a −0.0421% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,976 to $67,686, a 16.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Lake Tahoe, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.2%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (10.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.33%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.07%).

None of the households in South Lake Tahoe, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in South Lake Tahoe, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Lake Tahoe Community College (300 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in South Lake Tahoe, CA was $571,700, and the homeownership rate was 44%.

Most people in South Lake Tahoe, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Lake Tahoe, CA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Lake Tahoe, CA is home to a population of 21.3k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 21.4% of South Lake Tahoe, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.56k people).

In 2022, there were 4.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in South Lake Tahoe, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.62k White (Hispanic) and 2.15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.8%
2022 Citizenship
90.8%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 89.8% of South Lake Tahoe, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Lake Tahoe, CA was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Lake Tahoe, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 754
  2. White (Hispanic)
    2.62k ± 690
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    2.15k ± 713
28.5%
Hispanic Population
6.09k people

In 2022, there were 4.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in South Lake Tahoe, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.62k White (Hispanic) and 2.15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

28.5% of the people in South Lake Tahoe, CA are hispanic (6.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Lake Tahoe, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
  2. Philippines
    824,230 ± 22,055 people
  3. China
    685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.4%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.56k people
20.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.37k people

As of 2022, 21.4% of South Lake Tahoe, CA residents (4.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Lake Tahoe, CA was 20.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    312 ± 122
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    57 ± 49
  3. Korea
    20 ± 41

South Lake Tahoe, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Lake Tahoe, CA employs 12.1k people. The largest industries in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Accommodation & Food Services (2,550 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1,399 people), and Retail Trade (1,182 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,316), Information ($78,165), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,073).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

12.1k
2022 Value
± 848
−1.78%
1 Year decline
± 10.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Lake Tahoe, CA declined at a rate of −1.78%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Lake Tahoe, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,437 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,396 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Lake Tahoe, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.1k
2022 Value
± 848
−1.78%
1 Year decline
± 10.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Lake Tahoe, CA declined at a rate of −1.78%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Lake Tahoe, CA, are Accommodation & Food Services (2,550 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1,399 people), and Retail Trade (1,182 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Lake Tahoe, CA, though some of these residents may live in South Lake Tahoe, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,137
Median earning men ± $3,625
$35,842
Median earning women ± $4,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($77,722), Manufacturing ($70,370), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,340).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($250,001), Public Administration ($64,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,824).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Laphonza Butler
Senator from California1
Assumed office on October 3, 2023
Appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in South Lake Tahoe, CA awarded 300 degrees. The student population of South Lake Tahoe, CA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,530 male students and 989 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Lake Tahoe, CA are White (136 and 45.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (103 and 34.7%), Black or African American (18 and 6.06%), and Two or More Races (14 and 4.71%).

The largest universities in South Lake Tahoe, CA by number of degrees awarded are Lake Tahoe Community College (300 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Lake Tahoe, CA are General Social Sciences (55 and 18.3%), Sociology (38 and 12.7%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (33 and 11%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,519 students enrolled in South Lake Tahoe, CA, 60.7% men and 39.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,132 records, of which 40.8% were women and 59.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 55 degrees awarded
  2. 38 degrees awarded
  3. 30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Lake Tahoe, CA was General Social Sciences with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
300 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Tahoe Community College with 300 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 170 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Lake Tahoe, CA, which is 1.31 times more than the 130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 136 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 103 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,116) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($15) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,971) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Lake Tahoe, CA was $571,700 in 2022, which is 2.03 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $449,200 to $571,700, a 27.3% increase. The homeownership rate in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 44%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Lake Tahoe, CA have an average commute time of 14.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Lake Tahoe, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $67,686. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in South Lake Tahoe, CA was Census Tract 305.02 with a value of $120,523, followed by Census Tract 305.04 and Census Tract 303.02, with respective values of $98,259 and $75,560.

Property

$571,700
Median Property Value 2022
±$41,115
$4,013
Median Property Taxes
±$419

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Lake Tahoe, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Lake Tahoe, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

44%
Homeownership
2022
65.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 44% of the housing units in South Lake Tahoe, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 305.02
  2. Census Tract 305.04
  3. Census Tract 303.02

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Lake Tahoe, CA was Census Tract 305.02 with a value of $120,523, followed by Census Tract 305.04 and Census Tract 303.02, with respective values of $98,259 and $75,560.

The following map shows all of the places in South Lake Tahoe, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$67,686
Median Household Income
± $10,948
9.13k
Number of Households
± 666

In 2022, the median household income of the 9.13k households in South Lake Tahoe, CA grew to $67,686 from the previous year's value of $57,976.

The following chart displays the households in South Lake Tahoe, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Lake Tahoe, CA is from California.
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (62.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.9%)
  3. Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2022, 62.3% of workers in South Lake Tahoe, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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Commute Time

14.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Lake Tahoe, CA have a shorter commute time (14.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.726% of the workforce in South Lake Tahoe, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Lake Tahoe, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Lake Tahoe, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2.82k out of 21.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Lake Tahoe, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

88.1% of the population of South Lake Tahoe, CA has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 0.922% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in El Dorado County, CA see 1261 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.63% decrease from the previous year (1269 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1263 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,261 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in El Dorado County, CA

Primary care physicians in El Dorado County, CA see an average of 1,261 patients per year. This represents a 0.63% decrease from the previous year (1,269 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in El Dorado County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.9%
Uninsured
35.8%
Employer Coverage
22.5%
Medicaid
13.2%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
0.922%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Lake Tahoe, CA declined by 1.74% from 12.1% to 11.9%.

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