Tahoma, CA Demographics

A map of Tahoma's Population by Race

Tahoma, California has an estimated population of 873, a large decrease from the 1,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tahoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tahoma has become considerably 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 Tahoma, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 15.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tahoma is ranked the 1103rd 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). Tahoma was ranked the 1070th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tahoma's White Population

803 residents of Tahoma, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tahoma is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Tahoma ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Tahoma's population has increased from 86.3% to 92.0%.

Tahoma is more White than neighboring Dollar Point (76.4% White), Cedar Flat (84.8% White), Carnelian Bay (72.4% White), and South Lake Tahoe (61.7% White). Tahoma is less White than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (93.4% White).

Tahoma's Black Population

5 residents of Tahoma, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tahoma is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Tahoma ranks 1220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Tahoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Tahoma is more Black than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (0.3% Black), Cedar Flat (0% Black), Carnelian Bay (0% Black), and South Lake Tahoe (0.3% Black). Tahoma is less Black than neighboring Dollar Point (3.5% Black).

Tahoma's Asian Population

6 residents of Tahoma, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tahoma is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Tahoma ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Tahoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Tahoma is more Asian than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (0.1% Asian). Tahoma is less Asian than neighboring Dollar Point (5.8% Asian), Cedar Flat (2.8% Asian), Carnelian Bay (7.7% Asian), and South Lake Tahoe (5.5% Asian).

Tahoma's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Tahoma, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tahoma is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Tahoma ranks 1524th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Tahoma's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.2%.

Tahoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (1.3% Hispanic). Tahoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Dollar Point (14.4% Hispanic), Cedar Flat (4.6% Hispanic), Carnelian Bay (19.9% Hispanic), and South Lake Tahoe (26.1% Hispanic).

Tahoma's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Tahoma, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tahoma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tahoma ranks 1383rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tahoma's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Tahoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dollar Point (0% Native American/Other), Cedar Flat (0% Native American/Other), Carnelian Bay (0% Native American/Other), and South Lake Tahoe (1.1% Native American/Other). Tahoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (4% Native American/Other).

Tahoma's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Tahoma, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tahoma is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tahoma ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tahoma's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.4%.

Tahoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunnyside-Tahoe City (1.1% Multiracial), Dollar Point (0% Multiracial), and Carnelian Bay (0% Multiracial). Tahoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Flat (7.8% Multiracial), and South Lake Tahoe (5.4% 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.