Alta Sierra Cdp, California
As of the census of 2000, there were 6522 people, 2577 households, and 2086 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 779 people per square mile (300.77/kmē), it is the 342nd least densely populated census designated place in the U.S. state of California. There were 2682 housing units at an average density of 320.4 per square mile (123.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 2.78 persons. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 24% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 47.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Alta Sierra Cdp was 46.6 and 47.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 95.94% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.57% American Indian, 0.74% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian, 1.73% from two or more races and 0.64% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $56868, it is the 288th wealthiest census designated place in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $59776, it is the 345th wealthiest census designated place in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $28876, it would be the 231st highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of California. The median income of census designated place was $29085, Males have a median income of $39970 versus $21448 for females.
In 2000, 1579 pupils and students, of which 50.22% are male and 49.78% are female, 24.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.19% nursery or pri school, 2.28% kindergarten, 43.38% elementary school, 28.56% high school and 20.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2916 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3297 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3299 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3321 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3320 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3306 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3292 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3263 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3268 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3262 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3268 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 49 | 33 | 82 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 17 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 366 | 319 | 685 |
| High school | 198 | 253 | 451 |
| College or graduate school | 161 | 164 | 325 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra CDP, California | $56868 | $59776 | $28876 |
| Nevada County, California | $45864 | $52697 | $24007 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |