| City of South Lake Tahoe | |
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| — City — | |
| South Lake Tahoe near Heavenly Village | |
| Location in El Dorado County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Mayor | Hal Cole |
| • Senate | Ted Gaines (R) |
| • Assembly | Beth Gaines |
| • U.S. Congress | Tom McClintock (R) |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 16.603 sq mi (43.003 km2) |
| • Land | 10.161 sq mi (26.318 km2) |
| • Water | 6.442 sq mi (16.685 km2) 38.80% |
| Elevation | 6,237 ft (1,901 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 21,403 |
| • Density | 1,289.1/sq mi (497.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 96150 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-73108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659822 |
| Website | http://www.cityofslt.us/ |
South Lake Tahoe is the most populous city in El Dorado County, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The population was 21,403 at the 2010 census, down from 23,609 at the 2000 census. The east end of the city, on the California-Nevada state line, is mainly geared towards tourism, with T-shirt shops, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline, Nevada. The city extends about five miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Blvd. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y" (new intersection October 2008), the X-shaped intersection of US 50, State Route 89, and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its Federal highway designation.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km2), of which, 10.2 square miles (26 km2) of it is land and 6.4 square miles (17 km2) of it (38.80%) is water. Its elevation is about 6,260 feet (1,910 m).
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The 2010 United States Census[2] reported that South Lake Tahoe had a population of 21,403. The population density was 1,289.1 people per square mile (497.7/km²). The racial makeup of South Lake Tahoe was 15,733 (73.5%) White, 182 (0.9%) African American, 232 (1.1%) Native American, 1,186 (5.5%) Asian, 39 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 3,230 (15.1%) from other races, and 801 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,665 persons (31.1%).
The Census reported that 21,034 people (98.3% of the population) lived in households, 181 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 188 (0.9%) were institutionalized.
There were 8,918 households, out of which 2,421 (27.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,100 (34.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 983 (11.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 594 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 857 (9.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 67 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,918 households (32.7%) were made up of individuals and 652 (7.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36. There were 4,677 families (52.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.06.
The population was spread out with 4,400 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 2,478 people (11.6%) aged 18 to 24, 6,416 people (30.0%) aged 25 to 44, 6,013 people (28.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,096 people (9.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.7 males.
There were 15,087 housing units at an average density of 908.7 per square mile (350.8/km²), of which 3,473 (38.9%) were owner-occupied, and 5,445 (61.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 14.6%. 7,684 people (35.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,350 people (62.4%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 21,403 people, 9,410 households, and 5,391 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,347.5 people per square mile (906.1/km²). There were 14,005 housing units at an average density of 1,392.5 per square mile (537.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.73% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.97% Native American, 6.01% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 12.48% from other races, and 3.90% from two or more races. 26.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,410 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,707, and the median income for a family was $40,572. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $22,280 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,452. About 9.1% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. South Lake Tahoe is located at (38.929237, -119.984347).[4] As its name suggests it is located on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, right next to the Nevada border and the town of Stateline, Nevada.
In the state legislature South Lake Tahoe is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Ted Gaines, and in the 4th Assembly District, represented by Beth Gaines, wife of Ted Gaines. Federally, South Lake Tahoe is located in California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11[5] and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock.
The city incorporated in 1965 by combining the previously unincorporated communities of Al Tahoe, Bijou, Bijou Park, Stateline, Tahoe Valley, and Tallac Village.[6] A post office was established in 1967.[6] In 1991, Jaycee Lee Dugard was abducted from a bus-stop in South Lake Tahoe, aged 11. She was found in 2009 in Antioch, California 18 years later.
Lady Luck arrived at the Lake and unpacked her bags in 1944, when Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall opened as one of the area's first gaming establishments. But competition soon sprang up and so did the need for more permanent accommodations. By the 1950s, roads began to be plowed year-round, enabling access to permanent residences. When the 1960 Winter Olympics came to Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe was put firmly on the map as the skiing center of the western United States.
| Climate data for South Lake Tahoe | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
62 (17) |
70 (21) |
76 (24) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
94 (34) |
84 (29) |
70 (21) |
64 (18) |
99 (37) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
44 (7) |
49 (9) |
54 (12) |
64 (18) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
80 (27) |
74 (23) |
63 (17) |
51 (11) |
43 (6) |
59.8 (15.5) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 16 (−9) |
18 (−8) |
23 (−5) |
27 (−3) |
32 (0) |
37 (3) |
41 (5) |
40 (4) |
35 (2) |
28 (−2) |
22 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−29 (−34) |
−10 (−23) |
−1 (−18) |
7 (−14) |
21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
24 (−4) |
19 (−7) |
11 (−12) |
−6 (−21) |
−29 (−34) |
−29 (−34) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 2.67 (67.8) |
2.73 (69.3) |
2.87 (72.9) |
1.04 (26.4) |
1.07 (27.2) |
0.59 (15) |
0.43 (10.9) |
0.45 (11.4) |
0.67 (17) |
1.80 (45.7) |
3.24 (82.3) |
2.93 (74.4) |
20.49 (520.4) |
| Source: http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/96150 | |||||||||||||
South Lake Tahoe has a highland climate with mild to warm summers and cold snowy winters.
On Sunday, 24 June 2007, a wildfire broke out at the Seneca Pond recreation area.[7] Known as the Angora Fire, the situation was the worst of its kind in Lake Tahoe history.[8]
The fire spread throughout the region destroying homes and forests. Highway closures followed by evacuations put the city in the direct line of the fire. Hotels in the area responded by opening their doors to the hundreds of evacuees that needed shelter.
On 25 June, a state of emergency was announced by Lt. Gov. John Garamendi acting on behalf of the absent Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger who was traveling in Europe. No lives were lost. Over three thousand acres (12.5 square kilometers) were burned with more than 275 structures, including 254 homes and 26 buildings damaged.[9] On 27 June, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, toured the area after he returned to California.
Full containment of the fire was announced on 2 July 2007.
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