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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Placentia

California · 46,488 residents · 6.732 sq mi
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Placentia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,803. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $258,600. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

46,488
+13%since 1990
from 41,259 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,906 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 6,129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+6%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K44K47K51K54K1990201020202024Placentia
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,803
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,945 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,843
+26%since 1990
from $18,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$258,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$890
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $799 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
31.0% rent
4.1
−17%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(31,477)
Black1.9%(796)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(9,984)
Asian8.2%(3,376)
Diversity Score71%(29,301)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(24,967)
Black1.6%(746)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(14,460)
Asian11%(5,121)
Diversity Score72.6%(33,773)
73
+2%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placentia, California?

Placentia, California has about 46,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Placentia, California?

The typical household in Placentia, California earns about $62,803 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 $258,600, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Placentia, California?

About 31.3% 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 8.7% 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 5,229 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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