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Placerville

California · 10,389 residents · 5.84 sq mi
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Placerville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,800. Despite a median home value of $325,800, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,389
+8%since 2000
from 9,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,779 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Placerville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,216
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,454 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,027
+25%since 2000
from $19,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+48%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,988)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,212)
Asian0.8%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(2,945)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(7,938)
Black0.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,863)
Asian0.8%(88)
Other4.2%(432)
Diversity Score47.9%(4,979)
Diversity Score
48
+56%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placerville, California?

Placerville, California has about 10,389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placerville, California?

The typical household in Placerville, California earns about $52,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Placerville, California expensive?

In Placerville, California, the median home is worth about $325,800, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Placerville, California?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Placerville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Placerville, California?

About 17.0% of people in Placerville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Placerville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Placerville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,034 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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