South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe: city in California
About
South Lake Tahoe is a city located in the county of El Dorado in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,403. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,847 inhabitants.
The city was created 60 years ago in 1965.
Quick Facts about South Lake Tahoe
| Population | 22,847 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Postal code | 96150 |
| Phone Area Codes | 530 |
| Water as percent of area | 38.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 61.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9332,-119.9844 |
| Altitude | 6,237 feet / 1901 meters |
| Establishment | November 30, 1965 (60 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 17:57:45 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 26℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
South Lake Tahoe is located at 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W (38.9332400, -119.9843500).
South Lake Tahoe map
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Weather
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of South Lake Tahoe increased by 6.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,376 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,292 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,360 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,512 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,722 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,761 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,943 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,052 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,197 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,847 | 2.85% | estimation process |
People born in South Lake Tahoe (13)
People born in South Lake Tahoe, including snowboarder Shaun Palmer, real estate broker Wisi Betschart, freestyle skier Maddie Bowman, .
More notable people
- Jamie Anderson (American snowboarder) she was born in 13/09/1990
- Bob Ayrault (American baseball player) he was born in 27/04/1966
- Bob Regan (American songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Garrett McIntyre (National Football League player) he was born in 26/11/1984
- Jamie Little (American sportscaster) she was born in 09/04/1978
- Jerod Haase (American basketball coach) he was born in 01/04/1974
- Leon Abravanel (Soccer) he was born in 08/07/1986
- Tim Pugh (American baseball player) he was born in 26/01/1967
- Travis Cabral (American freestyle skier) he was born in 23/09/1983
- Savannah Kooyman (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 22/08/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Lake Tahoe, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117195 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe (CA) | 96150 |
| 182564 | Western Nevada College | Carson City (NV) | 89703-7399 |
| 182458 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village (NV) | 89451 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Lake Tahoe, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
| SLH | Stateline Transit Center, California | 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd | BUS |
| SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
Other cities in El Dorado County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Dorado County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | 42,108 | Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California |
| Cameron Park | 18,228 | Census designated place |
| Placerville | 11,077 | City in California |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 | Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California |
| Pollock Pines | 6,871 | Census designated place |
| Shingle Springs | 4,432 | Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
South Lake Tahoe distances to largest California cities