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Compare South Lake Tahoe to Merced
This post compares South Lake Tahoe, California to Merced, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | South Lake Tahoe (city) | Merced (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,680 | 82,008 |
| Income (median) | $40,695 | $38,635 |
| Home Value (median) | $374,600 | $185,700 |
| White | 81% | 53% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| With Kids | 23% | 43% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 29 |
| Rentals | 54% | 60% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, South Lake Tahoe or Merced?
A: South Lake Tahoe has a much smaller population count than Merced: 21680 compared with 82008 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in South Lake Tahoe or in Merced?
A: Incomes are on average similar in South Lake Tahoe.
Q: Are homes more expensive in South Lake Tahoe or Merced?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Merced does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for South Lake Tahoe versus 60% for Merced.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Lake Tahoe may include: Eureka, Redding, and Citrus-Heights.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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