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Placer County

Population in July 2007: 16,109.
Males: 8,691  (54.0%)
Females: 7,418  (46.0%)

Median resident age:  34.9 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $58,328 (it was $48,583 in 2000)
Lake Tahoe:  $58,328
California:  $59,948

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $31,377
Lake Tahoe:  $31,377
California:  $28,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $665,551 (it was $287,300 in 2000)
Lake Tahoe:  $665,551
California:  $532,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $782,050; Detached houses: $818,276; Townhouses or other attached units: $677,872; In 2-unit structures: $1,204,200; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $489,494; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $303,893; Mobile homes: $53,151; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Lake Tahoe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.8%)
  • Hispanic (20.0%)
  • Other race (9.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.3%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Lake Tahoe: 116.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 73.5 square miles.

Population density: 219 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lake Tahoe

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lake Tahoe CCD

  • Never married: 37.4%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.2%
California:  26.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lake Tahoe:  0.6% ($1,826)
California:  0.8% ($1,564)
Lake Tahoe satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Carson City, NV (19.2 miles , pop. 52,457).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (85.1 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (365.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Dollar Point, CA (0.6 miles ), Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA (1.8 miles ), Tahoe Vista, CA (2.3 miles ), Kings Beach, CA (2.5 miles ), Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV (3.1 miles ), Incline Village, NV (3.1 miles ), Truckee, CA (3.5 miles ), Donner, CA (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 39.18 N, Longitude: 120.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Lake Tahoe household income distribution Lake Tahoe home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (24%)
  • Accommodation and food services (22%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (24%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)



Lake Tahoe-area historical earthquake activity is below California state average. It is 1076% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/6/1954 at 11:13:18, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from Lake Tahoe center
On 8/24/1954 at 05:51:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/12/1994 at 12:23:43, a magnitude 6.1 (5.4 MB, 5.7 MS, 6.1 MW, 6.0 MD, Depth: 8.7 mi) earthquake occurred 30.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/1/1975 at 20:20:12, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.7 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from Lake Tahoe center
On 12/28/1995 at 18:27:59, a magnitude 5.5 (4.6 MB, 4.5 MS, 5.0 ML, 5.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1990 at 06:15:20, a magnitude 5.7 (5.4 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 ML, 5.7 ML, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from Lake Tahoe center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Lake Tahoe:
  • INCLINE VILLAGE HEALT CENTER (about 10 miles; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV)
  • CARSON REHABILITATION CENTER (about 20 miles; CARSON CITY, NV)
  • CARSON-TAHOE HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; CARSON CITY, NV)

Political contributions by individuals in Lake Tahoe, CA

Amtrak stations near Lake Tahoe:
  • 11 miles: TRUCKEE (RAILROAD ST. & COMMERCIAL ROW). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, car rental agency, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: SODA SPRINGS (DONNER SUMMIT LODGE) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: STATELINE (STATELINE AVE. AT LAKE TAHOE BLVD.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Tahoe:
  • WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; Carson City, NV; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)
  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 4,615)
  • SIERRA COLLEGE (about 66 miles; ROCKLIN, CA; FT enrollment: 9,313)
  • YUBA COLLEGE (about 68 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; FT enrollment: 5,593)
  • AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (about 76 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 13,984)
  • BUTTE COLLEGE (about 84 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 7,061)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SACRAMENTO (about 84 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 20,830)

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Notable locations in Lake Tahoe: Lake Forest Campground (A), William Kent Guard Station and Camp (B), William Kent Guard Station (C), Granlibakken Ski Area (D), Bear Trap Cabin (E), Kaspian Picnic Area (F), Homewood Ski Area (G), Brockway Golf Club (H), Brockway Winter Sports Center (I), Tahoe Tavern (J), Tahoe Ski Bowl Area (K), Tahoe Nordic (L), Tahoe City Golf Course (M), Stateline Lookout (N), Coon Street Picnic Area (O), Westshore Community Center (P), Tahoe City Branch Auburn-Placer County Library (Q), Kings Beach Branch Auburn-Placer County Library (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Watson Lake (A), Buck Lake (B), McKinney Lake (C), Louise, Lake (D), Ellis Lake (E), Dollar Reservoir (F), Lake Tahoe (G), Quail Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: McKinney Creek (A), Madden Creek (B), Griff Creek (C), Dollar Creek (D), Burton Creek (E), Blackwood Creek (F), Ward Creek (G), Watson Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lake Tahoe include: William B Layton Park (1), Kings Beach State Park (2), Ward Creek Project (3), Tahoe City Public Beach (4), Tahoe Park (5), Burton Creek State Park (6), Tahoe State Park (7), North Tahoe Regional Park (8), Kailua Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Secline Beach (A), Patton Beach (B), Moondunes Beach (C), Atagam Beach (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Kings Beach Post Office (A), Homewood Post Office (B), Tahoe City Post Office (C), Tahoe Vista Post Office (D), Tahoma Post Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  39.2%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  8.9%
Whole state:  5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.9%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lake Tahoe, CA


People in group quarters in Lake Tahoe
  • 88 people in nursing homes
  • 50 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 35 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 10 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 5 people in other group homes
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Lake Tahoe compared to California state average:
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Placer County California:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Lake Tahoe

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSouthern Baptist Convention The Evangelical Covenant ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents42.5%11.0%5.1%4.8%4.7%
Congregations6.1%14.5%7.9%1.2%6.7%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.2%3.2%3.0%2.5%18.9%
Congregations0.6%1.8%4.2%6.1%50.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


10.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($60,988 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.40%
California average:  5.75%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($223 average AGI)
Placer County:  0.09%
California average:  0.21%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sacramento County, CA  4.03% ($53,823 average AGI)
from Santa Clara County, CA  0.46% ($115,389)
from Nevada County, CA  0.43% ($56,388)


8.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,557 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.54%
California average:  6.27%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($231 average AGI)
Placer County:  0.05%
California average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Sacramento County, CA  2.92% ($42,526 average AGI)
to Nevada County, CA  0.38% ($48,445)
to Yuba County, CA  0.28% ($50,605)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Tahoe:
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTHO (590 AM; 3 kW; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: PARADISE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTL (1300 AM; 5 kW; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CASINO RADIO, LLC)
  • KBZZ (1270 AM; 13 kW; SPARKS, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPTT (630 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KIHM (920 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KQLO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SUN VALLEY, NV; Owner: THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL)
  • KAHI (950 AM; 10 kW; AUBURN, CA; Owner: IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Tahoe:
  • KTKE (101.5 FM; TRUCKEE, CA; Owner: TRUCKSTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTHX-FM (100.1 FM; DAYTON, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KRNO (106.9 FM; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODS (103.7 FM; CARNELIAN BAY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKTO (90.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KLCA (96.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDOT (104.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KOZZ-FM (105.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KWYL (102.9 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSRN (107.7 FM; KINGS BEACH, CA; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KNEV (95.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBUL-FM (98.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNIS (91.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KUNR (88.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO)
  • KWNZ (97.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSSJ (94.7 FM; FAIR OAKS, CA; Owner: ENTERCOM SACRAMENTO LICENSE, LLC)
  • K273AF (102.5 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: EDDIE FLOYD)
  • K286AG (105.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • K206BI (89.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K207CP (89.3 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Tahoe:
  • KMMK-LP (Channel 14; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: CABALLERO TELEVISION TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KTVN (Channel 2; RENO, NV; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • K38FW (Channel 38; STATELINE, NV; Owner: RSN WEST, LLC)
  • K56BW (Channel 56; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNVV-LP (Channel 41; RENO, NV; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K58AO (Channel 58; CRYSTAL BAY, NV; Owner: KOLO LICENSEE CORP.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Alice L Silverthorn, 1352 Johnson Blvd., Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.8 m, Overall height: 37.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Lottie L Thompson, Ne Quarter Of Section 2, Township 15n (Squaw Peak, T1 #41099--Can), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7.9 m, Overall height: 7.9 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 1.1 Mi E Of Donner Beacon, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WNEP257
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.012 MHz, 952.337 MHz, 928.012 MHz, 928.337 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/01/2001, Expiration Date: 08/08/2011
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 463-2914

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K6EML, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01376877
    Grant Date: 03/07/2008, Expiration Date: 04/27/2018
    Registrant: Eugene E Collins, 1743 Arrowhead Ave, S Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Call Sign: K6PZN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00217569
    Grant Date: 01/04/2006, Expiration Date: 02/27/2016
    Registrant: Michael J Chernus, S Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
  • Call Sign: N6HES, Previous Call Sign: KG6CPG, Licensee ID: L00270925
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 11/21/2010, Certifier: Dennis C Hession
    Registrant: Dennis C Hession, 1521 Walkup Rd, S Lake Tahoe, CA 96150


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7087Y , Serial Number: 30-102, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/1963
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald W Schuler, Po Box 4273, S Lake Tahoe, CA 95729
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7851V , Serial Number: 2814, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1964
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Michael Alan Willner, Po Box 550859, S Lake Tahoe, CA 96155, Other Owners: Mary Jo Willner


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