State
County
Land Area (mi²)
32.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
529.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.17%
Growth Since 2010
5.88%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Truckee, California Population 2021
17,131
Truckee is a city located in Nevada County California. With a 2020 population of 17,131, it is the 316th largest city in California and the 2114th largest city in the United States . Truckee is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 5.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,180 in 2010. Truckee reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 34 miles, Truckee has a population density of 530 people per square mile.
The average household income in Truckee is $130,782 with a poverty rate of 9.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,759 per month, and the median house value is $593,400. The median age in Truckee is 40.2 years, 41.5 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Truckee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Truckeewas:
- White: 91.27%
- Other race: 4.80%
- Two or more races: 1.66%
- Asian: 1.04%
- Black or African American: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.50%
- Native American: 0.12%
The current population of Truckee, California is 17,131 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,735.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,180.
Truckee, California Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100,249 | 247 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 100,002 | 247 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 99,755 | 247 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 99,508 | 141 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 99,367 | 454 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 98,913 | 237 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 98,676 | 104 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 98,572 | 634 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 97,938 | -199 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 98,137 | -564 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 98,701 | -89 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 98,790 | 0.00% |
Truckee Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,036 | 91.27% |
| Some Other Race | 791 | 4.80% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.12% |
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Truckee Population by Race
Truckee Population Pyramid $2021
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Truckee Population by Age
Truckee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,050 | 2.72 | 76.7 |
| Married | 3,645 | 3.09 | 90.3 |
| Non Family | 1,583 | 1.63 | 54 |
| Female | 558 | 3.34 | 60 |
| Male | 264 | 2.88 | 61 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Truckee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,127 | 9.81% |
| Some College | 2,639 | 22.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,142 | 9.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,129 | 35.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,837 | 15.99% |
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Truckee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Truckee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,705 | 9,579 | 5,453 |
| Hispanic | 1,467 | 1,017 | 377 |
| Other Race | 522 | 216 | 118 |
| Asian | 154 | 138 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 128 | 52 |
| Islander | 66 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60.00%.
Truckee Educational Attainment by Race
Truckee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Truckee Language by Age
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Truckee Language
84.76% of Truckee residents speak only English, while 15.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.04% of the population.
Truckee Language
Truckee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,502 | 777 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 2,470 | 734 | 29.72% |
| Other | 791 | 175 | 22.12% |
9.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Truckee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Truckee is Hispanic, with 29.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Truckee is White, with 5.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.11%.
Truckee Poverty
Truckee Poverty Rate by Education
Truckee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Truckee Married by Age and Sex
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Truckee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Truckee Marital Status by Race
Truckee Marital Status
Truckee Veterans by War
Truckee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 5.44% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 3.60% |
| Islander | 25 | 30.12% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 17.19% |
Truckee Veterans by Race
Truckee Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Truckee Veterans by Education
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Truckee Employment by Age
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Truckee Employment by Race
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Truckee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.78%
Born in Truckee
92.13%
Native Born
7.87%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.13% of Truckee residents were born in the United States, with 55.78% having been born in California. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Truckee Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,131 | 198 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 16,933 | 198 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 16,735 | 198 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 16,537 | 55 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 16,482 | 132 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 16,350 | 84 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 16,266 | 28 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 16,238 | 153 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 16,085 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 16,083 | -68 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 16,151 | -16 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 16,167 | 2,303 | 1.55% |
| 2000 | 13,864 | 10,380 | 14.81% |
| 1990 | 3,484 | 1,095 | 3.85% |
| 1980 | 2,389 | 997 | 5.55% |
| 1970 | 1,392 | 367 | 1.54% |
| 1950 | 1,025 | -325 | -0.46% |
| 1890 | 1,350 | 203 | 1.64% |
| 1880 | 1,147 | 0.00% |