Tahoma, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 873, Tahoma's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Tahoma is a small community located in California, within Placer County. The total population is 873. It ranks as the 1103rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tahoma is 51.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 9.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tahoma is $105,104. This is 6% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $900,700. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tahoma has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.0% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

45.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tahoma, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.