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Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), California

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

7,361 Population
8.32 Square Miles
884.63 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
55 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
16.48%
18 to 34
15.46%
35 to 64
38.73%
65 and Over
29.33%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
51.24%
Female
48.76%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
4.63%
Native
95.37%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
22.58%
2000 to 2009
12.9%
1990 to 1999
20.23%
Before 1990
44.28%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
3.29%
High School Grad or Higher
96.71%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.01%
School Dropout Rate
In School
100%
Dropped Out
0%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
94.75%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$50,622
Median Household Income
$105,603
Gini Index
0.37
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.94%
Unemployed
3.06%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
6.27%
Population Under 18
Poverty
6.44%
Non-poverty
93.56%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
5.97%
Non-poverty
94.03%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.41%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.59%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.39
Number of Households
3,072
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
40.91%
Married
59.08%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
27.74%
Now Married
59.65%
Widowed
4.63%
Divorced
7.98%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
14.96%
Now Married
58.5%
Widowed
7.53%
Divorced
19.01%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
2.24%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
3,233
Occupancy Status
Occupied
95.02%
Vacant
4.98%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
87.04%
Renter Occupied
12.96%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
53.42%
For Sale
0%
Other
46.58%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1983
Types of Structures
Single Unit
97.65%
Multi Unit
2.35%
Mobile Home
0%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
61.89%
Without Mortgage
38.11%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$563,700
Median Gross Rent
$2,254
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
6.17%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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