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Placentia

California · 54,911 residents (2025 est.) · 6.732 sq mi
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The short version

Placentia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $921,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,826
+14%since 2000
from 46,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,847 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 6,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+17%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54,911 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
40K44K47K51K54K1990201020202024Placentia
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,929
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,803 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,006
+101%since 2000
from $23,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+4%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$921,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,388
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+93%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(24,967)
Black1.6%(746)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(14,460)
Asian11%(5,121)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.6%(33,773)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(19,321)
Black2.1%(1,083)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(19,996)
Asian18.4%(9,708)
Other5.1%(2,718)
Diversity Score85.8%(45,305)
Diversity Score
86
+18%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 61.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 24.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placentia, California?

Placentia, California has about 52,826 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placentia, California?

The typical household in Placentia, California earns about $115,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Placentia, California expensive?

In Placentia, California, the median home is worth about $921,000, and the typical rent is about $2,388 a month.

How educated are people in Placentia, California?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Placentia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Placentia, California?

About 7.9% of people in Placentia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Placentia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Placentia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,567 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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