Demographics & People — South Lake Tahoe, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,319 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
| Median Age | 41.1 |
| Total Households | 9,264 |
| Family Households | 5,021 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4833 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,617 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Asian | 1,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,014 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,351 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,089 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,928 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,838 |
| German | 2,499 |
| Irish | 2,045 |
| English | 2,043 |
| Italian | 1,158 |
| European | 671 |
| Polish | 625 |
Language
| English Only | 14,480 |
| Spanish | 4,394 |
| Population 5+ | 20,345 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 614 |
| Population 18+ | 17,921 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Lake Tahoe, California.