South Lake Tahoe is a city located in El Dorado County California. South Lake Tahoe has a 2024 population of 21,004. South Lake Tahoe is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,304 in 2020.
The average household income in South Lake Tahoe is $106,983 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in South Lake Tahoe is 38.9 years: 39 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Lake Tahoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,266 | 71.52% |
| Two or more races | 2,206 | 10.33% |
| Other race | 2,154 | 10.09% |
| Asian | 1,352 | 6.33% |
| Native American | 209 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,125 | 2.31 | 44 | 56 |
| Non Family | 4,193 | 1.38 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Married | 3,459 | 3.1 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 1,112 | 3.09 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 361 | 3.04 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,135 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,506 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,542 | 22.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,290 | 8.09% |
| High School Graduate | 3,519 | 22.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 805 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 4,147 | 26.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,448 | 10,011 | 3,991 |
| Hispanic | 3,522 | 2,249 | 295 |
| 2+ Races | 1,319 | 1,044 | 270 |
| Other Race | 1,277 | 717 | 60 |
| Asian | 1,044 | 906 | 349 |
| Native American | 203 | 197 | 27 |
| Black | 100 | 59 | 3 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,243 | $65,000 | $53,566 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,667 | $78,000 | $90,379 |
| High School Graduate | $38,366 | $39,867 | $33,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,740 | $29,316 | $25,865 |
| Overall | $41,400 | $45,373 | $38,113 |
| Some College | $34,019 | $41,642 | $26,756 |
$41,400
Average Earnings
$45,373
Average Male
$38,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.43% of South Lake Tahoe residents speak only English, while 29.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,555 | 1,363 | 10.86% |
| Hispanic | 5,979 | 1,073 | 17.95% |
| Multiple | 2,185 | 700 | 32.04% |
| Other | 2,104 | 300 | 14.26% |
| Asian | 1,347 | 74 | 5.49% |
| Black | 99 | 43 | 43.43% |
13.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.88%
Male Poverty Rate
13.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Lake Tahoe is Black, with 43.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Lake Tahoe is Asian, with 5.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.9% |
| Some College | 13.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9% |
| High School | 6.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.72% |
| Female Employed | 6.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,588 | $136,203 |
| Households | $67,686 | $106,983 |
| Married Families | $106,659 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,942 | $68,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
614
Number of Veterans
599
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 331 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 283 |
| 75+ | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 4.09% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 12 | 5.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.89%
Born in South Lake Tahoe
78.63%
Native Born
21.37%
Foreign Born
10.22%
Non Citizen
11.15%
Naturalized
78.63% of South Lake Tahoe residents were born in the United States, with 51.89% having been born in California. 10.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,629 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 20,704 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 20,779 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 20,854 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 20,929 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 21,004 | -75 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 21,079 | -155 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 21,234 | -213 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 21,447 | 143 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 21,304 | -1,611 | -7.03% |
| 2019 | 22,915 | 215 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 22,700 | 534 | 2.41% |
| 2017 | 22,166 | 529 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 21,637 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 21,607 | 122 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 21,485 | 117 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 21,368 | 42 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 21,326 | -77 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 21,403 | -27 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 21,430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,609 | 2,023 | 9.37% |
| 1990 | 21,586 | 905 | 4.38% |
| 1980 | 20,681 | 7,760 | 60.06% |
| 1970 | 12,921 | -7,708 | -37.36% |