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Placentia

California · 51,824 residents · 6.732 sq mi
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Placentia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $653,400. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,824
+11%since 2000
from 46,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,698 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 6,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K44K47K51K54K1990201020202024Placentia
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,707
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,900
+63%since 2000
from $23,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$653,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,856
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(18,993)
Black1.8%(946)
Hispanic / Latino38%(19,691)
Asian19.2%(9,940)
Other4.1%(2,144)
Diversity Score85.1%(44,123)
Diversity Score
85
+17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placentia, California?

Placentia, California has about 51,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placentia, California?

The typical household in Placentia, California earns about $100,707 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 $653,400, and the typical rent is about $1,856 a month.

How educated are people in Placentia, California?

About 40.7% 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 7.3% 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 10,565 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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