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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Placentia

California · 41,259 residents · 6.732 sq mi
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Placentia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,945. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $252,800. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,259
−11%vs 2000
vs 46,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,129 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 6,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
40K44K47K51K54K1990201020202024Placentia
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,945
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,803 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,924
−21%vs 2000
vs $23,843 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$252,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $258,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$799
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $890 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
5.0
+21%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(31,477)
Black1.9%(796)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(9,984)
Asian8.2%(3,376)
Other13.6%(5,610)
Diversity Score71%(29,301)
71
−2%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Placentia, California?

Placentia, California has about 41,259 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Placentia, California?

The typical household in Placentia, California earns about $50,945 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 $252,800, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Placentia, California?

About 30.2% 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 7.7% of people in Placentia, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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