South Lake Tahoe, CA Demographics

A map of South Lake Tahoe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,121	12,244	61.7%	57.4%
Hispanic	5,547	6,558	26.1%	30.7%
Asian	1,174	1,192	5.5%	5.6%
Multiracial	1,139	915	5.4%	4.3%
Native American/Other	228	276	1.1%	1.3%
Black	60	145	0.3%	0.7%

South Lake Tahoe, California has an estimated population of 21,269, a less than 1% change from the 21,330 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% White, 26.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lake Tahoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Lake Tahoe has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Lake Tahoe, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lake Tahoe is ranked the 341st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Lake Tahoe was ranked the 338th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lake Tahoe's White Population

13,121 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 61.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lake Tahoe is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South Lake Tahoe ranks 823rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has increased from 57.4% to 61.7%.

South Lake Tahoe is more White than neighboring Stateline (34.2% White). South Lake Tahoe is less White than neighboring Round Hill Village (67.7% White), Zephyr Cove (85.1% White), Skyland (84% White), and Lakeridge (100% White).

South Lake Tahoe's Black Population

60 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lake Tahoe is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South Lake Tahoe ranks 934th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Black residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

South Lake Tahoe is more Black than neighboring Stateline (0% Black), Round Hill Village (0% Black), Zephyr Cove (0% Black), Skyland (0% Black), and Lakeridge (0% Black).

South Lake Tahoe's Asian Population

1,174 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lake Tahoe is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South Lake Tahoe ranks 446th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

South Lake Tahoe is more Asian than neighboring Round Hill Village (4.5% Asian), Zephyr Cove (0% Asian), Skyland (0% Asian), and Lakeridge (0% Asian). South Lake Tahoe is less Asian than neighboring Stateline (7.8% Asian).

South Lake Tahoe's Hispanic Population

5,547 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lake Tahoe is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Lake Tahoe ranks 629th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has decreased from 30.7% to 26.1%.

South Lake Tahoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Round Hill Village (21.7% Hispanic), Zephyr Cove (14.9% Hispanic), Skyland (11.8% Hispanic), and Lakeridge (0% Hispanic). South Lake Tahoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Stateline (55.3% Hispanic).

South Lake Tahoe's Native American/Other Population

228 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lake Tahoe is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lake Tahoe ranks 751st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

South Lake Tahoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stateline (0% Native American/Other), Zephyr Cove (0% Native American/Other), Skyland (0% Native American/Other), and Lakeridge (0% Native American/Other). South Lake Tahoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Round Hill Village (4% Native American/Other).

South Lake Tahoe's Multiracial Population

1,139 residents of South Lake Tahoe, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lake Tahoe is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Lake Tahoe ranks 895th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lake Tahoe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lake Tahoe's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.4%.

South Lake Tahoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Stateline (2.8% Multiracial), Round Hill Village (2.1% Multiracial), Zephyr Cove (0% Multiracial), Skyland (4.2% Multiracial), and Lakeridge (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.