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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 96148 in Tahoe Vista, California, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 569 and a median income of $82,325. This classification is based on the white population comprising 64% of the total, with a significant Hispanic presence at 33%.
Over the past decade, Tahoe Vista has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, but with notable fluctuations. The area has been transitioning towards increased diversity, particularly with the Hispanic population. In 2013, the community was firmly in the "White Majority" category with 62% white population. By 2014, it briefly shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" status with white population dropping to 49% and Hispanic rising to 48%. From 2015 to 2022, the area returned to "White Majority" status but with a clear trend towards increased diversity.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. Median income has shown a general upward trend, rising from $63,191 in 2013 to $82,325 in 2022, an increase of about 30%. This income growth coincides with periods of both increasing and decreasing diversity, suggesting that economic factors may not be the primary driver of demographic changes. The population has fluctuated significantly, peaking at 1,053 in 2010 and reaching a low of 569 in 2022. This substantial decrease in population (-46% since 2010) may indicate changing local conditions affecting residency patterns.
The trend towards increased diversity, particularly growth in Hispanic population, aligns with broader California demographic trends. The significant population decrease is atypical for many California communities and may reflect local factors such as housing affordability, job market changes, or environmental issues specific to the Tahoe area. The median income growth outpaces inflation, suggesting real economic gains for residents, which is positive compared to many areas struggling with stagnant wages.
Tahoe Vista presents a case of a community in transition. While maintaining a white majority, it shows clear signs of increasing diversity, particularly with its Hispanic population. This demographic shift, coupled with rising incomes but decreasing population, indicates a community undergoing significant changes. These trends may reflect broader shifts in the area's economy, possibly related to changes in tourism, remote work opportunities, or other factors affecting this mountain community.