Population 18,794 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Truckee
Household size in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Truckee run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Truckee skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Truckee, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Truckee
Renters in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Truckee is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 41.3% of the housing in Truckee, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Truckee has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,401 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,531 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,929 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,093 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$693 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Truckee costs $2,093 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $693 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Truckee
Bachelor's degrees in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.5% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Truckee is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Truckee is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Truckee
| Period | Truckee | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Truckee: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Truckee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 2.52 | 43.3 | 7.7% | 24.7% | 41.3% | 1989 | $2,093 | 60.5% | 93.4% | 6.5% |
| Bowman | 2.27 | 52.6 | 1.6% | 8.4% | 85.4% | 1987 | $2,760 | 74.7% | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| Olympic Valley | 2.18 | 49.8 | 6.1% | 20.2% | 70.5% | 1986 | $2,216 | 62.9% | 99.2% | 3.5% |
| Floriston | 2.12 | 60.8 | 7.3% | 11.9% | 70.5% | 1975 | $1,225 | 28.1% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Tahoe Vista | 2.24 | 60.6 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 71.3% | 1977 | $1,060 | 62.0% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Norden | 2.22 | 51.6 | 6.9% | 13.9% | 78.8% | 1983 | $2,011 | 74.2% | 99.4% | 7.5% |
| Carnelian Bay | 2.33 | 42.0 | 6.9% | 15.5% | 68.7% | 1974 | $2,227 | 64.1% | 100.0% | 3.7% |
| Kings Beach | 2.51 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 38.8% | 40.8% | 1971 | $1,280 | 36.1% | 71.1% | 3.3% |
| Crystal Bay | 1.49 | 63.7 | 4.5% | 34.9% | 66.5% | 1978 | $1,724 | 59.5% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Tahoe City | 2.31 | 44.8 | 5.4% | 26.6% | 72.1% | 1975 | $2,266 | 57.4% | 97.5% | 3.2% |
| Soda Springs | 2.18 | 55.1 | 7.2% | 13.3% | 76.6% | 1980 | $1,710 | 57.1% | 97.7% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Truckee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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