Truckee is a town located in Nevada County California. Truckee has a 2024 population of 17,130. Truckee is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,766 in 2020.
The average household income in Truckee is $180,638 with a poverty rate of 7.25%. The median age in Truckee is 42.3 years: 44 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Truckee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,294 | 84.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,804 | 10.65% |
| Other race | 384 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 370 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,693 | 2.52 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 4,007 | 3.08 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 2,220 | 1.35 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 263 | 3.16 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 203 | 3.29 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 527 | 4.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,093 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,720 | 38.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,586 | 20.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 9.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 2,068 | 16.74% |
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 | 10,254 | 10,169 | 6,698 |
| Hispanic | 1,457 | 983 | 246 |
| 2+ Races | 1,008 | 666 | 353 |
| Other Race | 380 | 276 | 69 |
| Asian | 233 | 197 | 153 |
| Islander | 38 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 22 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,932 | $113,594 | $80,285 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,672 | $137,083 | $94,573 |
| High School Graduate | $38,787 | $78,086 | $25,921 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,241 | $36,403 | $38,653 |
| Overall | $76,298 | $82,681 | $66,419 |
| Some College | $54,924 | $62,250 | $41,118 |
$76,298
Average Earnings
$82,681
Average Male
$66,419
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.89% of Truckee residents speak only English, while 16.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,627 | 739 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 2,233 | 352 | 15.76% |
| Multiple | 1,804 | 181 | 10.03% |
| Asian | 370 | 49 | 13.24% |
| Other | 384 | 27 | 7.03% |
7.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.68%
Male Poverty Rate
7.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Truckee is Hispanic, with 15.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Truckee is White, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.08% |
| Some College | 12.46% |
| High School | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.19% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
| Female Employed | 2.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $160,514 | $209,537 |
| Households | $125,995 | $180,638 |
| Married Families | $167,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,384 | $113,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
805
Number of Veterans
762
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 282 |
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 293 |
| 75+ | 224 |
| 65 to 74 | 206 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 688 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 4.17% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 3.83% |
| Other Race | 28 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 24 | 8.66% |
| Islander | 20 | 52.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
53.52%
Born in Truckee
89.85%
Native Born
10.15%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
4.1%
Naturalized
89.85% of Truckee residents were born in the United States, with 53.52% having been born in California. 6.05% 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 | 17,585 | 91 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 17,494 | 91 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 17,403 | 91 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 17,312 | 91 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 17,221 | 91 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 17,130 | 91 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 17,039 | -36 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 17,075 | -72 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 17,147 | 381 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 16,766 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 16,688 | 61 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 16,627 | 52 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 16,575 | 159 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 16,416 | 114 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 16,302 | 71 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 16,231 | 154 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 16,077 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 16,083 | -66 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 16,149 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 16,167 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,864 | 10,380 | 297.93% |
| 1990 | 3,484 | 1,095 | 45.84% |
| 1980 | 2,389 | 997 | 71.62% |
| 1970 | 1,392 | 367 | 35.8% |
| 1950 | 1,025 | -325 | -24.07% |
| 1890 | 1,350 | 203 | 17.7% |
| 1880 | 1,147 | -16,438 | -93.48% |