Alta Sierra, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Alta Sierra

Neighborhood

Nevada, CA

Alta Sierra Estates / Round Valley Estates

Dew Drop / Higgins Corner

Alta Sierra Ranches / Sierra Knoll Estates

Coleman / La Barr Meadows

Starbright Acres / Sherwood Forest

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Alta Sierra

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Households with Children

19.8%

School Enrollment K-12

694

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.5%
Working Age (35-54): 18.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.6%
Seniors (65+): 29.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.3%
High School / GED: 16.5%
Some College or Associate's: 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.5%
Single Parents: 4.2%
Couples & Adults: 50.5%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 76.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.4%
South American: 2.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.8%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 80.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources